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