Agenda 11-19-19 Item 8-b - Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget Amendment #3

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3 Animal Services 5. The Animal Services Department is requesting an additional appropriation of funds of $8,821 to be used for temporary staffing needs at the Shelter for the care of seized dogs. The department anticipates these costs will be offset by funds received in the recoupment of these costs. 6. The Animal Services Department has received $17,720 of grant revenue from the Petrie Foundation within the Spay/Neuter Fund, a special revenue funds outside of the General Fund. These funds will be used toward Spay and Neutering services consistent with the grant award. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds. (See Attachment 1, column 5) SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. Sheriff's Office 7. The Sheriff's Office has been awarded funds from the U.S. Department of Justice FY 2018 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) in the amount of $27,861. The FY 2019-20 Approved Budget included an anticipated award amount of $10,000, so this budget amendment provides for the receipt of an additional $17,861. In June 2000, the Sheriff's Office entered into an agreement with Justice Benefit, Inc. to secure appropriate Federal financial assistance in recovering federal funds that are due to counties who house federal inmates. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of the additional $17,861. (See Attachment 1, column 6) SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impacts associated with these Budget Amendment items. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Financial impacts are included in the background information above. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds in FY 2019-20 and increases the General Fund by $130,923; increases the Fire District Fund by $30,000; and increases the Spay/Neuter Fund by $17,720. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve these budget ordinance amendments for fiscal year 2019-20.