Item 68

Authorize to amend item #80, originally approved by G&C on 9-16-15, by changing the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017 to align with the 2016-2017 biennium, as well as adjusting the funding to align with the federally approved budget balance of $870,733. This amendment is necessary due to having no appropriation during the continuation resolution. Once the State budget was approved, the appropriation was added to the appropriation approved in the Fiscal Item causing excess of funding in this account. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. (2)Further authorize to amend item #80, originally approved by G&C on September 16, 2015, by changing the end date from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2017 to continue class 046 consultant positions for the purpose of providing program required, communications-related data collection, surveying, outreach to local communities, documentation, technical guidance, education, assessment and reporting out to NTIA and class 050, part-time personnel to provide administrative support as well as database creation and maintenance as approved by the SLIGP Grant Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on December 18, 2015.