Forsyth County 2013 Review
Patrice Y. Toney Budget & Management Analyst Forsyth County Government
Special Appropriations Review, Forsyth County
Table of Contents Summary
This report is an overview of the local non‐profits supported by County dollars under the budget category of Special Appropriations. The County’s portion of the Special Appropriations budget is $514,074 which includes funding to the City for Trans‐Aid. The actual total amount given to non‐profits is $388,324.
Summary
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Non-Profit Review by Mission Pages 4-13
FY 14 Budget Options Page 14-15
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As we prepare for the FY 2014 budget, it is important to review the continuation funding for each non‐profit agency (i.e. is it a good faith effort on behalf of the County?, ...does it fill a gap in services that the County is unable to provide?, ...is it a means to outsource specialized services or programs?, etc.). This report reviews the FY 13 County funded non‐profits mission, goals, and the (community, economic, educational, and cultural) impact they have on the residents of Forsyth County. Additionally, they are categorized by their alignment with the County’s Mission.
GOALS OF THIS REPORT
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Determine how the non‐profit’s goals are aligned with the County’s Mission. Review each County‐funded non‐profit agency funding history (2006‐2013), FY13 performance goals, and community impact. Ensure that the funded agencies do not duplicate any existing County services. Determine which agencies could be eliminated, reduced by percentage, or folded into other County Departments.
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OUR MISSION The mission of Forsyth County government is to help create a community, which is safe and healthy, convenient and pleasant to live in, with educational and economic opportunities for everyone.
We cooperate with many other public agencies and community organizations in this mission. We provide certain services and functions, which are the responsibilities of all county governments, and other services, which the Board of Commissioners has determined to be necessary and appropriate. We are committed to providing quality services, efficiently and effectively, with courteous attention to the opinions and needs of individual citizens.
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Non‐Profit Funding Summary & Connection to Mission County Funded SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS
FY13 CYO
SciWorks Senior Services, Inc. Experiment in Self Reliance Northwest Child Development Inc Communities In Schools, Inc. Forsyth Futures Harry's Veteran Comm Outreach Service Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention United Way ‐ Homelessness Family Services Battered Women's Shelter Winston‐Salem Foundation The Enrichment Center Total County Dollars:
180,336 92,700 26,695 22,576 21,375 12,150 10,800 8,010 7,695 3,193 1,863 931 388,324
COUNTY FUNDED NON‐PROFITS BY COUNTY MISSION 1) Create a community that is SAFE. Exchange/SCAN Family Services Battered Women’s Shelter United Way 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness 2) Create a community that is HEALTHY. Senior Services, Inc. Harry’s Veterans Community Outreach Services The Enrichment Center 3) Create a community with EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES for everyone. Communities in Schools Forsyth Futures Northwest Child Dev Centers SciWorks 4) Create a community with ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES for everyone. Experiment in Self Reliance Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods 5) Create a community in which to live that is CONVENIENT & PLEASANT. Arts Council
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Create a community that is safe. Special Appropriations Funded Agencies connected to this goal:
Exchange/SCAN mission is to prevent and treat child abuse in Forsyth County. FY13 Performance Goals: 1) 70 families will receive in-home Parent Aide services to reduce the risk of child maltreatment; 2) 50 parents will complete one of three 12-week parent education classes (Children's Parents) and those completing will show reduced risk of child maltreatment; 3) 700 people will receive telephone counseling (available 24 hours/day); 4) At-risk families and general public will be educated about the issue of child maltreatment through 100 events, trainings, and/or speeches; 5) 10 sex offenders will receive group treatment (SOTP) and case management
Family Services Battered Women’s Shelter mission is to promote the school readiness of children, the well-being of adults and families, and the safety of those in the community impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. FY13 Performance Goals: 1) Assist 25 women & children monthly at the Shelter to escape a dangerous home situation. 2) Help abused women improve their emotional or social condition; 75% of clients who participate in outreach programs after residing at the shelter for at least 1 week (and receive counseling), will demonstrate the following: improved self-esteem, improved use of support systems, increased selfsufficiency and independent living skills. Results will be measured from pre/post surveys, client selfreports, and counselor's assessments. 3) Provide 24 hour/7 day a week response to those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. Volunteers will support 100 victims of sexual assault and will respond to over 500 crisis telephone calls from victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
United Way 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness mission is to bring together resources to identify and address our community's most vital human needs. FY13 Performance Goals: • 40-50 new units of supportive housing will be developed • The Ten Year Plan will work with the Council on Services to the Homeless to develop a coordinated intake system which will focus on prioritizing access to supportive housing. • Project Homeless Connect will serve 500 people, and have at least 50 services on site. • Develop fundraising strategies to continue to support the work of the Ten Year Plan as well as key supportive services including the coordination of the Home Run, and activities to raise funds for the purchase of the Human Service Alliance property. • In partnership with the Forsyth County Council on Services to the Homeless the TYP will develop the partnership with HAWS to create 34 dedicated units of supportive housing in public housing units.
FY 2006 Funding History Exchange/SCAN $12,247 Battered Women’s $2,350 Shelter 10 Yr Plan to End $0 Homelessness
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FY 2007 $12,247
FY 2008 $12,247
FY 2009 $9,889
FY 2010 $9,889
FY 2011 $9,889
FY 2012 FY 2013 $9,888 $8,010
$2,350
$2,350
$1,898
$3,942
$3,942
$3,942
$3,193
$0
$10,000
$9,500
$9,500
$9,500
$8,550
$7,695
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COMMUNITY IMPACT Exchange/SCAN Economic According to Management Assistance for Child Welfare, Work First, and Food & Nutrition Services in NC, during 2012, there were 2,179 children with a report of maltreatment in Forsyth County, with many entering into foster care. There were also over 1400 reports of domestic violence. Children exposed to traumatic events may have negative outcomes. Costs to the community run in the millions of dollars when services are required such as DSS-Child Protective Services, mental health treatment, court system services, incarceration, etc. Exchange/ SCAN offers services to families and individuals to prevent and treat abuse and neglect. County Services Exchange/SCAN works with DSS, Court Services, Public Health Department, School System, and CenterPoint. Educational The agency offers several educational classes and programs for parents needing assistance with caring for babies and young children.
Battered Women’s Shelter Economic Over the past few years, the FC Depart. Public Health has identified domestic violence as one of 4 major health problems impacting this community. The cost of intimate partner violence (nationally) exceeds $5.8 billion each year, $4.1 billion of which is for direct medical and mental health services. (CDC) County Services Family Services, through its domestic violence and sexual assault programs, works cooperatively with many county agencies including the Sheriff's Department and DSS. Family Services is also the lead agency for the Forsyth County Unified Domestic Violence Center, also known as the Safe on Seven Program. Educational Family Services has two grant funded therapists who provide services in the school system.
10 Year Plan to End Homelessness Economic Individuals who are chronically homeless have a disproportionately high usage of community resources such as police, EMS, emergency care, statehospitalizations, jail, court encounters, public libraries and other community resources. These are services which are disproportionately paid for by the County. Research indicates that once individuals who are chronically homeless are placed into permanent supportive housing their reliance on these public systems decreases significantly, thereby reducing tax-payer burdens. The Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness estimated that there were an estimated 1784 people served by the homeless service system, with approximately 200 of them being chronically homeless. As the Blue Ribbon Taskforce on Homelessness documented, these chronically homeless individuals are a significant burden on many of our public systems, including our law enforcement, jails, courts, emergency rooms, and mental health hospitals. The strategies outlined in the Ten Year Plan are designed, based on best practice research, to move individuals who have been chronically homeless into supportive housing. In addition, the Plan outlines strategic system enhancements that will improve the system of care in our community to assist people in accessing appropriate services. These services include the development of a Housing Resource Center, development of discharge protocols from government institutions, and enhancements to supportive services. In 2012, there were an estimated 2,164 unduplicated individuals served by homeless service providers pursuant to the Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR). Of these people, $1,453 received services as individuals, 711 of them were served in family units with minor children, 166 were veterans, 693 were people with disabilities and 307 people were in permanent supportive housing.
Create a community that is safe.
County Departments meeting this Goal: Emergency Management, Interagency Communications, Emergency Services, Sheriff, Animal Control, Medical Examiner, Social Services, Youth Services, & Court Services departments.
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Create a community that is healthy. Special Appropriations Funded Agencies connected to this goal:
Senior Services, Inc. mission is to provide creative, high-quality services to keep frail, health-impaired seniors at home as long as possible and out of costly nursing homes. Senior Services FY 13 Performance Goals: • Help Line will assist more than 11,000 older adults and their families with information, referrals and materials regarding needed services. More than 3,000 persons will be helped in-depth with accessing services and/or obtaining services through case assistance services. • Living At Home will provide case management through the Medicaid Waiver Program (Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults) for 250+ older or disabled adults allowing them to have their preference of staying at home rather than being placed in a nursing home. • The Home Care division of Senior Services, Inc. will provide 30,000+ direct service hours of personal care and\or respite for 160+ older adults and provide relief, support and information to caregivers. • The Senior Lunch program of Senior Services, Inc., will provide 15,000+ daily lunches along with educational and health activities to 200+ frail older adults at four nutrition sites. • The Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center will provide 16,000+ days of service, including health, social and personal care services, to 250+ older adults with memory loss.
Harry’s Veterans Community Outreach Services mission is to provide free supportive services to veterans. Harry’s Vet’s FY 13 Performance Goals: • A minimum of 50 new veterans will be served. • Average total benefits received by veterans will be $300,000 • 100 veterans will attend workshops, forums, events • A minimum of 50 veterans will receive transportation services, utility assistance, referrals for employment and counseling.
The Enrichment Center mission is to provide financial management to persons with severe disabilities Enrichment Center’s FY 13 Performance Goals: 1. Provide financial management to persons with severe disabilities. Their target is to support at least 280 individuals per month. 2. Individuals remain in safe stable housing. Their target goal is 90% of individuals will remain in stable housing. 3. Individuals bills paid on time and basic needs are met. Their target goal is for 85% to not have their utilities cut off and 95% will have their basic needs of shelter and food met. 4. Individuals do not become homeless. The target goal is 95% of individuals are not homeless after receiving their services.
Funding History
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Senior Services
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HARRY Veterans $0 Services Enrichment $1,424 Center Page 6
$41,447 $101,447 $96,375 $96,375 $96,375 $96,375 $92,700 $0
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$1,424
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$1,149
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$12,000 $10,800 $1,149
$931
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COMMUNITY IMPACT Senior Services
HARRY’s Veterans Services
Community Need According to the 2010 Census Data, the number of people over age 60 in Forsyth County is projected to increase by 103.3% between 2010 and 2030. Moreover, home and community based services for the frail elderly in NC are inadequately funded on a federal and state level relative to the number of people who need these services and to the growth of the senior population. • Average age: 75 years old • 69% Female; 31% Male • 44% live at or below the poverty level • 98% are at high nutritional risk (Nutritional Risk Assessment score supplied by the NC Division of Aging) • 85% are "High Risk" in their "Overall Functioning Status" (Significantly impaired in performing activities of daily living (ADL's).
Economic HARRY’s Veterans Service ensures that veterans receive their benefits payable from the Department of Veterans Affairs which will stabilize the veteran financially. They also ensure that veterans receive quality healthcare and/ or counseling that will stabilize the veteran mentally and physically; they also advocate to get legislation passed for the Veterans Assistance Fund through a State Tax Check Off. Educational The organization provides various (adult) educational opportunities including: 1. Career Development 2. Alternatives for Displaced Veterans 3. Self Sufficiency Activities 4. Education Assistance 5. Personal Empowerment 6. Skill Building that leads to self-sufficiency 7. Community seminars and workshops 8. Vocational Training
Economic Older adults receiving services from Senior Services are frail, homebound and at risk of nursing home placement. With community based services, such as those provided by Senior Services, these Forsyth County residents can remain in their own homes at much less of a public cost than that of institutional care. Institutionalized care for one senior paid by Medicaid costs taxpayers approximately $3,600 per month. The Meals on Wheels program allows seniors that might not be able to afford meals to have access to proper nutrition. County Services Senior Services and DSS have had a long standing working relationship to provide services to County residents. In addition to Special Appropriation funding, Senior Services receives Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funding to assist in the provision of Meals on Wheels, Senior Lunch, and Adult Day Health Care services. These funds are distributed by Social Services. Educational The agency provides some services that provide information and referral sources to seniors as needed. Cultural & Recreational Meals on Wheels and the Senior Lunch programs provide an opportunity for clients to have some social interaction with others.
The Enrichment Center Economic The Enrichment Center’s Representative Payee program assists individuals with living independently. This program allows individuals with mental illness, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities pay their bills, which helps maintain living arrangements and prevent homelessness. County Services DSS has a Representative Payee Program Educational Individuals with developmental disabilities are offered opportunities to improve their quality of life. This is partly achieved by programs that seek to improve their daily living skills, “Students at The Enrichment Center can select from a variety of classes offering instruction in computer skills, basic math, independent living, job readiness, self-advocacy, sign language, social health, meal preparation, and much more.” Individuals in the Representative Payee program will have an opportunity to develop their own budgets and learn skills associated with managing their finances.
Create a community that is healthy.
County Departments meeting this Goal: CenterPoint, Public Health, NC Cooperative Extension Service, Environmental Assistance & Protection, Emergency Services and Animal Control.
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Create a community with educational opportunities for everyone. Special Appropriations Funded Agencies connected to this goal:
Communities in Schools mission is to reduce the drop-out rate and increase the graduation rate in Forsyth County. CIS FY 13 Performance Goals: 80% of students will be promoted/graduated; 60% of students will have increased attendance; 60% of students will have decreased negative behaviors; 70% of students will have decreased school suspension; 40% of families will have an increased knowledge of available community resources; 85% of students who graduate will be prepared for college entrance; 80% of students will have a marketable skill to use upon graduation; 80% of students will understand the importance of service.
Forsyth Futures tracks community indicators. FY 13 Performance Goals: 1) Data and Research (Measure progress and share community report cards); 2) Information Dissemination (Be the primary contact, connector, and advocate for addressing indicators); 3) Decision-Making and Action (Help communitydriven initiatives meet strategic goals by providing consulting, guidance, and support.)
Northwest Child Development Centers mission is to provide affordable, quality child development services to children, their families and the community through early learning, structured and nurturing environments. NWCDC FY 13 Performance Goals: 1) enhance in classroom instruction by increasing (25%) the number of volunteers who go into the centers to read and share with children; 2) expand in classroom cultural and artistic activities by increasing the number of individuals/entities from the community who share within the classroom or school by 25%; 3) develop collaborations with at least one of the following entities (for a total minimum of five) to provide direct or indirect support to children, their families, teachers or the organization: corporation, college or university, community agency, business, place of worship; 4) Increase and maintain the license star ratings for the child development centers; 5) Improve teacher education and increase teacher certifications; 6) Offer additional scholarships to parents of children that can not afford to place their child(ren) in 4/5 star facilities. Funding History FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 Communities in Schools
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$14,384 $20,000 $20,000 $16,150 $15,000 $15,000 $13,500 $12,150
Northwest Child
$36,170 $34,516 $34,516 $27,872 $27,872 $27,872 $27,872 $22,576
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$23,750 $23,750 $23,750 $23,750 $21,375
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COMMUNITY IMPACT Communities In Schools
Forsyth Futures
Economic In our county, only 75% of students graduated in recent years. In the previous school years, over 20,000 students dropped out of NC schools. Nearly 50% of prison inmates in the NC prison system are school dropouts. Approximately 30% of Forsyth County’s 9th graders fail to graduate in four years. One-third of all drop out events occurred in the 9th grade. Forsyth County ranks in the top 13 counties in NC for highest household incomes, highest housing values, and highest percentage of adults of age 25 with a college degree, yet it does not rank in the top 20 counties for graduation rates. A few facts about high school dropouts: A dropout is only qualified for 12% of available jobs. Dropouts are 3.5 times more likely to be arrested. Over 80 percent of prisoners are high school dropouts. Dropouts are more likely to be in poor health, on public assistance, and single parents of future dropouts.
Economic Most of the research conducted by Forsyth Futures indicates community trends and economic impact.
Based on these facts, CISFC, in conjunction with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the WS Chamber of Commerce created the “Graduate. It Pays” program. County Services - N/A Educational Communities in Schools (CIS) is the largest dropout prevention organization in the United States. For more than 30 years, CIS has remained focused on helping kids stay in schools and prepare for life by identifying and addressing the unmet needs of children and families; when left unanswered, contribute to the dropout rate. By bringing caring adults into the schools to address children's unmet needs, Communities in Schools provide the link between educators and the community. The result: teachers are free to teach, and students (many in jeopardy of dropping out) have the opportunity to focus on learning. Cultural & Recreational—N/A
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Educational The organization works with many other community agencies on educational issues that are important to the community. The organization serves on several community collaborative groups that are focused on improving educational attainment for County residents.
NW Child Development Centers Economic The number of "at risk" families in the area living in conditions that relate to poverty and/or school failure is alarmingly high. The high school dropout rate for Forsyth County has stayed at 30% during the past three school years per the NC State Report Card data. The WSFCS continues to report an exceptionally high incidence of special education (20.5%) and high dropout rates. School officials perceive that a contributing factor to these alarming statistics is the lack of access to early intervention services for all needing it. The Infants and Toddlers State Report issued by The NC Childcare Association, showed that a significant number of children ages 0-5 in the surrounding area were on a waiting list for child care services. Forsyth County was listed as one of the state's top most populous county but ranked 45th among the state's 50 counties with infants and toddlers enrolled in Four/Five-Star child care centers. This equates to only 31% of Forsyth County children enrolled in Four/FiveStar child care centers. Increasing this percentage would highly benefit our children's future. County Services NWCDC works with DSS, Parks & Recreation, WS/FC Schools, and CenterPoint. Educational & Cultural NWCDC offers a number of educational and cultural programs for children, parents, and families.
Create a community with educational opportunities for everyone.
County Departments meeting this Goal: WS/FC Schools, and Forsyth Technical Community College.
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Create a community with economic opportunities for everyone. Special Appropriations Funded Agencies connected to this goal:
Experiment in Self Reliance The mission of ESR is to help "working lowincome" and "chronically homeless" individuals and families, who are ready to help themselves, achieve their full potential for functional, social, and economic selfreliance. ESR FY 13 Performance Goals: Performance Measure: # of low-income families participating in comprehensive activities designed to remove them from poverty: 6,258 Output: a) Average change in the annual income per participant family: $11,682.00; b) # of low-income families rising above the poverty level: 90 (81%); c) The participant hire rate: 82%; d) % of participants completing educational programs: 60%; e) % of participants securing standard housing: 95%; f) Efficiency: The cost per family participating in comprehensive activities designed to remove them from poverty: SelfSufficiency = $2,793 Housing = $1,101
Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods NBN is committed to civic accountability and dedicated to serving neighborhood organizations in WS/FC. They provide leadership in the development of safe, self-determined, diverse, vital and interconnected neighborhoods by providing technical assistance; making grants; providing advocacy; organizing and collaborating with the organizations. In 1990, the WS Foundation started the Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods program for low-income communities on the premise that human resources can be reclaimed, healthy neighborhood leadership developed, and that both physical and human assets contribute to the vitality of the whole community. NBN FY 13 Performance Goals: 1) NBN will provide technical assistance to six (6) groups resulting in the development of a strategic or action plan; 2) NBN will make at least four (4) grants to low- to moderate wealth income neighborhoods to support the development of the neighborhood association or group; 3) NBN will provide at least ten (10) learning opportunities through its community capacity building programs; 4) NBN will provide a workshop that will focus on organizing and mobilizing for community change.
Funding History FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 Experiment in Self‐ $40,813 $40,813 $40,813 $32,956 $32,957 $32,597 $29,661 $26,695 Reliance WS Foundation (Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods) Page 10
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$2,848 $2,848
$2,300
$2,300* $2,300
$2,070
$1,863
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COMMUNITY IMPACT Experiment in Self-Reliance Economic Experiment in Self Reliance (ESR) uses Federal, City, County, and Foundation dollars to provide human services to help clients become less dependent on public assistance. ESR also works with the Forsyth County Housing Program on the Individual Development Account program. By increasing clients' earnings ability, ESR is boosting clients' ability to participate in the retail economy and reducing Federal and State expenditures on Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, and other assistance programs. ESR reduces the numbers of homeless families and the financial and other costs created by negative community impacts that homelessness can engender such as substance abuse, loitering, trespassing, destruction of property, etc. County Services ESR works with the Forsyth County Housing Program on the Individual Development Account program. ESR also works closely with the Department of Social Services and its Work First initiatives to help Social Services' clients go from welfare to work. The ability to leverage Federal and State funding sources would cause a significant drop in the quality of service, reduction in the number of services, reduction in level of service, and a reduction in staff who provide the services. The related impact to families is that a number of them would return to welfare dependency and homelessness, and the community would be subjected to the accompanying negative impacts. Educational ESR works with homeless children and related family issues. Additionally, ESR offers economic literacy classes, training seminars related to asset building and home ownership, and case management seminars related to economic self-sufficiency and the reduction of poverty. There is no charge for these services. ESR seeks to help people become self-sufficient through various means including: economic literacy education for citizens in the form of intensive case management for our clients and public forums for the general public; transitional housing services for clients who are moving from public assistance to standard housing; programs to encourage savings and effect a change in saving/spending habits; and the New Century IDA Program.
Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods Economic Neighbors for Better Neighborhood's goal is to improve the quality of life in the neighborhoods of Forsyth County and to develop the capacity of neighborhood organizations to improve their neighborhood. By making these improvements, it creates an atmosphere that is attractive to potential businesses and homeowners. These factors provide for a potential increase in retail sales and tax revenue. A significant improvement in a neighborhood could lead to an increase in property values. County Services Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods works with the City -County Planning Board and the Forsyth County Department of Housing. These organizations have representation on Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods; in addition, they provide information about the neighborhoods served. Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods has no contractual relationship with the County outside of Special Appropriations. Absent County dollars, Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods would be required to assume additional fundraising efforts from private businesses and foundations. Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods believes that the partnership between the County & Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods sends an important message reinforcing the importance of neighborhoods to the overall community well-being. The City and County were included in the planning and development of the Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods program and have helped fund it from its inception. Educational Improving the neighborhoods in which the school system's children live will enhance their performance in school. Cultural & Recreational Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods believe that every neighborhood contributes to the strength of the community. By improving the strength of neighborhoods, Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods improves the quality of life in Forsyth County.
Create a community with economic opportunities for everyone.
County Departments meeting this Goal: NC Cooperative Extension Service, Planning, Housing, and Economic Development departments.
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Create a community in which to live that is convenient and pleasant. Special Appropriations Funded Agencies connected to this goal:
Arts Council The mission of the Arts Council is to efficiently and effectively raise funds and make grants, work to strengthen the broad array of art resources and offerings, and promote the arts. The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County is creating an environment in which the arts flourish and enrich the quality of life in Forsyth and surrounding counties. In 2009, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved a five year commitment which will allow the Arts Council to receive Occupancy tax funding in excess of a $450,000 minimum. In 2011, the Occupancy Tax totaled $483,944.81or $33,944.91 above the $450,000 minimum. The Board Amendment on 10/10/11 (Item #7) appropriated the $33,944.81 to the Arts Council. Fiscal Year 2013 will be the 3rd year of the 5 year commitment. Occupancy taxes will have to average $505,351.73 for the next 3 years to meet the $200,000 commitment. The Arts Council requested Special Appropriations funding, however, their request was not granted due to the (excess) occupancy tax funding commitment.
SciWorks The mission of SciWorks is to promote scientific literacy, life-long learning and an appreciation of the sciences by providing innovative educational and recreational experiences for all people through interactive programs and exhibits, collections, an environmental park and unique facilities. (SciWorks also fits under the ‘Educational Opportunities’ goal of the County). SciWorks FY 13 Performance Goals: a. Meet its revenue goals with admissions and programs. b. Maintain the level of participation in school programs, sleepovers, summer camps, and the teacher education program. c. Promote and implement special events. d. Open the Dinosaur exhibition in September, 2012. e. Recruit and train new Board members. f. Implement both the fundraiser and the annual fund drives, in addition to seeking appropriate sponsorships for special events and exhibits. g. Maintain the property and grounds to insure visitor comfort and safety. h. Maintain existing exhibits indoors, in the Science Park and in the Environmental Park. i. Use marketing and financial metrics to assess and report results. Funding History
FY 2006
FY 2007
FY 2008
FY 2009
FY 2010
FY 2011
FY 2012
FY 2013
Arts Council $23,355
$23,355
$23,355
$18,859
$18,859
$18,859
$16,973
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$218,569 $218,569 $218,569 $200,373 $200,373 $200,373 $180,336 $180,336
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COMMUNITY IMPACT Arts Council Economic The Arts Council’s Economic Impact Initiatives focus on utilizing the community’s cultural assets to create more than 4,700 jobs in Forsyth County as a result of the arts community and the $65.9 million spent by audiences with local businesses, such as restaurants, retail and hotels, when patronizing arts events. According to the Arts Council, every dollar of public support of the arts resulted in a $23 return in local and state tax revenue. The Arts Council also plans to drive place-based economic development through the Theatre District Master Plan project which will capitalize on the existing ten theatres within the two-block radius to drive critical mass to the area. County Services The public-private partnership for the Theatre District Master Plan project has brought together the City/ County Planning Board, Forsyth County, City of WS, the Downtown Partnership and other community development constituencies to accomplish this goal. Educational The Arts Council’s Arts-In-Education program will support vital youth development through a partnership with the WS/FC Schools, which has lasted over 20 years. Exposure to the arts has been proven to improve test scores, teach essential skills and lower the dropout rate. Cultural & Recreational The Arts Council supports a broad array of arts in the community and provide venues for live performances of theater and music as well as exhibitions for the visual arts at various locations, including the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts in downtown WinstonSalem. Some 500,000 people annually attend events, exhibits and performances produced by the funded organizations. The organization is involved in the Creative Corridors which seeks to include more artistic designs in new infrastructure that is being proposed to be constructed in the next few years in order to make Winston-Salem more attractive.
SciWorks Economic Forsyth County's contribution to Sci-Works partially funds the operating budget. As a 'day destination' for tourists, SciWorks is ranked as one of the top 3 attractions in Forsyth County along with Old Salem and Tanglewood. Based on a study by the NC Grassroots Science Museums Collaborative, SciWorks contributes over $4 million dollars to the local and state economy. Of the 73,662 participants that SciWorks served in 2012, it is likely that many of them visited other retail businesses within the area. County Services SciWorks is involved with community service workers, Environmental Health, the Health Department, and the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Sci Works provides use of the facility and free passes for County events and other community agencies. SciWorks property and facilities are owned by the County but leased to SciWorks through a contract. Absent County funds it is likely that SciWorks would have a difficult time continuing to operate. The agreement includes provisions for County representatives to be appointed to their Board. Educational SciWorks supports the formal educational system of the WS/FC Schools by offering programs that enhance and expand the science education curriculum. Approximately 21,350 school children visit SciWorks annually. They have developed specific initiatives to reflect the diversity reflective of this community such as the Black Scientists and Inventors exhibition. Cultural & Recreational As a part of the cultural community, SciWorks provides a service to the citizens of Forsyth County that is unique to this institution. Its informal environment promotes family learning in a recreational, yet educational setting. As the community moves towards an economy that is based on research, science and technology, the importance of the science center continues to grow. “Imagine, explore and discover” are words used to describe the SciWorks experience.
Create a community in which to live that is convenient and pleasant.
County Departments meeting this Goal: Library, Parks & Recreation, Animal Control, Inspections, and Environmental Assistance and Protection
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Fiscal Year 2013‐2014 BUDGET Recommendations/Options The FY 14 recommended budget for the non‐profit portion of Special Appropriations remains the same as the current fiscal year, totaling $388,324. If additional budget cuts are necessary, there are a few options for reducing funding to these agencies, such as: across the board reductions by a selected percentage, elimination of funding for specific agencies (Alternate Service Levels), or fold non‐profit agency contracts into other County Departments. The two examples below outline some of these reduction options. Option 1: Reduce Special Appropriations by (Across‐the‐board) Percentage
Goals Continue funding to non‐profit agencies through Special Appropriations. Choice a percentage to reduce agency funding across the board.
Reductions by % from FY13 Actual County Funded Non-Profits
FY13 CYO
100%
SciWorks 180,336 180,336 Senior Services, Inc. 92,700 92,700 Experiment in Self Reliance 26,695 26,695 Northwest Child Development Inc 22,576 22,576 Communities In Schools, Inc. 21,375 21,375 Forsyth Futures 12,150 12,150 Harry's Veteran Comm Outreach Serv 10,800 10,800 Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention 8,010 8,010 United Way - Homelessness 7,695 7,695 Family Svcs Battered Women's Shelter 3,193 3,193 Winston-Salem Foundation/NBN 1,863 1,863 The Enrichment Center 931 931 Total County: 388,324 388,324
25%
45,084 23,175 6,674 5,644 5,344 3,038 2,700 2,003 1,924 798 466 233 97,081
15%
10%
27,050 18,034 13,905 9,270 4,004 2,670 3,386 2,258 3,206 2,138 1,823 1,215 1,620 1,080 1,202 801 1,154 770 479 319 279 186 140 93 58,249 38,837
This option gives the County Commissioner’s the choice to reduce County funded non‐ profit agencies across‐the‐board by percentage. The chart shows how much each agency will be impacted ranging between 10 ‐ 100% in reductions. For example, if Senior Services is reduced by 25% (or $23,175) from the CYO, then the actual County Dollar to Senior Services will be $69,525.
Also, it is important to note that some of the agencies receiving smaller portions of county dollars may not be able to withstand any reduction. The Enrichment Center, for example, received $931 in FY13. A 25% reduction of $233 would be not enough to fund their Representative Payee program funded through Special Appropriations.
All of the County funded non‐profits are listed individually as Alternate Service Level Reductions at 100%. Additionally, they are listed with the option of increasing them to their original level of funding (requested in most of their FY14 applications). Page 14
Patrice Y. Toney, Budget & Management Analyst
Fiscal Year 2013‐2014 BUDGET Recommendations/Options Option 2: Move County Funded Non‐Profit Contracts to County Departments
Goals
Eliminate County‐funded Non‐profits under Special Appropriations Move Non‐Profit Agency contracts to County Departments providing similar
services.
Current Special Appropriations funded Agency - FY 13
Recommended Move to County Departments - FY 14
SciWorks
WS/FC Schools
Senior Services
Social Services – Adult Services Unit 1
Experiment in Self‐Reliance
DSS or Housing Department 2
Northwest Child Development Centers
Social Services – TEAM, Child Day Care
Communities in Schools
WS/FC Schools
Forsyth Futures
Budget & Management or C. Manager
HARRY Veterans Services
Social Services – Adult Services Unit
Exchange/SCAN Child Abuse Prevention
Social Services – Child Protective Services
United Way ‐ Plan to End Homelessness
Housing Department
Family Services Battered Women’s Shelter
Court Services – Domestic Violence
WSF ‐ Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods
Housing Department
Enrichment Center
Social Services – Adult Services Unit 3
JCPC (pass‐through funding)
Youth Services (JCPC Admin)
This option eliminates County‐funded Non‐profits under Special Appropriations and moves them to County Departments with similar services. County Departments will have the ability to evaluate the services of the non‐profit, determine if they duplicate existing county services, they can merge services, or choose to reduce services. The chart above shows the recommended departments to move the existing non‐profit contracts under.
Footnotes 1 Social Services has 2 existing contracts with Senior Services for Meals on Wheels & Adult Day Care. The contract under Special Appropriations also funds the same 2 Senior Services programs. 2 Housing has an existing contract with ESR for IDA counseling (home ownership) and employment training. 3 Social Services has a Representative Payee Program which is similar to the SA funded program at the Enrichment Center.
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The mission of Forsyth County government is to help create a community, which is safe and healthy, convenient and pleasant to live in, with educational and economic opportunities for everyone.
Patrice Y. Toney, MPA Budget & Management Analyst Forsyth County Government 201 N Chestnut Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-2894 E-mail: toneypy@forsyth.cc