ORD-2024-003-Budget Amendment #6

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4 origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • 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. Library Services 5. Library Services has received the following additional funds: • State Aid to Public Libraries — The Library has received $33,302 in grant funds to be used to support professional development, outreach kits and supplies, marketing efforts, electronic resources, and processing materials in preparation for the Southern Branch Library. • Friends of the Orange County Public Library — The department has received a donation of $5,564 from Friends of the Orange County Public Library. This funding will be used to support a writers series offered virtually as well as sensory supplies for youth services. • Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)—The department has received two grant scholarships for $2,488. These scholarships will allow the library's collection development librarian and digital navigator to attend professional conferences. • Triangle Community Giving —The department has received a donation of$1,000. This funding will provide the community with outreach supplies. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are 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. • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • 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. Animal Services 6. Animal Services has requested to use $11,621 of donated funds to cover the cost of the Veterinary Assistance Program. The donated funds will come from Animal Services Go- Fund-Me campaign. This budget amendment provides for the receipt and use of these funds to assist low income residents with needed veterinary care, consistent with the intent of the donations.