A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO WILSON COUNTY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INC., A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOR PROGRAMMATIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES.
Whereas, Wilson County Residential Services, Inc., is a nonprofit organization that provides residential services and operates four group homes, two apartment sites, and an independent living program serving a total of 50 adults with disabilities; and
Whereas, furniture and equipment for the residences are sorely in need of repair or replacement; and
Whereas, cost‑of‑living increases have not been granted to residential program and administrative staff in four years; and
Whereas, Medicaid covers only a portion of the prescription medication needs of each resident; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to Wilson County Residential Services, Inc., the sum of twenty‑five thousand dollars ($25,000) for the 2004‑2005 fiscal year.  These funds shall be used to pay a portion of costs related to repair or replacement of furniture for the residents, prescription medications not paid for by Medicaid, and cost‑of‑living increases for staff.  Wilson County Residential Services, Inc., shall report to the Department of Health and Human Services on the use of these funds, at a time designated by the Department.
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2004.