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Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC0090 for the Department of Social Services to recognize Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC - 2025 “Share the Light” (STL) funds in the amount of $35,000.00 for Residents in Crisis Energy Situations
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Date of BOCC Meeting: June 9, 2025
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC0090 for the Department of Social Services to recognize Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC - 2025 “Share the Light” (STL) funds in the amount of $35,000.00 for Residents in Crisis Energy Situations.
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC - 2025 “Share the Light” (STL) is used exclusively to provide assistance to people in crisis situations pay energy costs, unpaid deposits for utility services or unpaid reconnection charges for utility services. This program will follow the same guidelines as our state energy programs. No County dollars required.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Increase equitable healthy outcomes and quality of life for all. Increase equitable outcomes through County operations and services. Expand and provide services that support residents across their entire lifespan.
Resource Persons: Maggie Clapp, Director, Department of Social Services, Valery Dambreville, Deputy Director, Department of Social Services, Margaret Faircloth, Assistant Director, Department of Social Services and Travis Williams, Assistant Director of Social Services.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC0090 for the Department of Social Services to recognize Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC - 2025 “Share the Light” (STL) funds in the amount of $35,000.00 for Residents in Crisis Energy Situations.
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County Manager____________________________