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services for clients receiving assistance from TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) in order access employment opportunities. The top priority for this project would be to create a regional transportation coordinator position. The federal amount to be used through September 30, 2006 is $100,000. Cass County can use TANF transportation funds as part of the required matching dollars. Ms. Swenson requested that part of the monies the County budgeted in the salary line item that will not be expended be used to provide additional matching dollars. She requested a one-time contribution of $15,750 from this line item. Wade Kline from the Metropolitan Council of Governments said this position would be fi'om V4 to 1 full time employee who will be responsible for the administration of JARC funds, the implementation of Metropolitan Access to Jobs Plan and portions of the Transit Development Plan, and work both with both private and public agencies to expand awareness of existing transportation services. Mr. Vanyo moved and Ms. Dahley seconded to authorize the modification of the Cass County Social Service Board's 2004 budget for a one-time contribution of $15, 750 to be used as local match towards the funding of a Regional Transportation Coordinator position at F/M Metropolitan Council of Governments. On a roll call vote motion carried unanimously with all members voting in favor. ~ Budget Adjustment - Comouter/Ecluioment Purchases Jerry Skjonsby presented a list of equipment he would like to purchase for the agency that had been cut from the proposed 2004 budget. The money to purchase these items would come from the funds set aside for salaries that will not be expended because of employees being frozen at the state maximum salary. The items he requested were: 11 computers (These were in the Information Technology Department's replacement plan); one digital camera and one digital camcorder; furniture for children's visitation room; three printers for Family Services. Ms. Holes-Dickson moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to authorize the transfer/amendment of the Social Services budget in the amount of $28,100from various salary/benefit line items to computer and office equipment line items. On a roll call vote motion carried with all members voting in favor. Aooointment of General Assistance Task Force Ms. Hogan reminded the Board that during the 2004 budget hearings, the issue of reimbursement of burial costs to funeral homes through the General Assistance Program was discussed. The rate was not changed during that process, but it was agreed a task force be formed to study this. Ms. Sorum moved and Mr. Meyer seconded the Board Chairman appoint three Board members to review the General Assistance Policy as it relates to burials and payment practices and to prepare recommended changes. Motion carried unanimously.