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3 <br /> this past summer. This budget amendment recognizes this contribution and appropriates <br /> $ 10 , 000 within the Article 46 Fund , outside the General Fund . <br /> 5 . The Orange County Arts Commission ( OCAC ) State Arts Grant Funds award has <br /> increased by $ 1 , 547 . Funds are to be used to support OCAC programming and granted to <br /> Grassroots applicants , who are 501 (c) (3 ) arts organizations , based on criteria approved by <br /> the State . These funds are authorized in the Visitors Bureau Fund , outside of the General <br /> Fund <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports : <br /> • GOAL 2 : HEALTHY COMMUNITY <br /> OBJECTIVE 7 . Invest in services and programs that improve the health and quality of <br /> life of the community ( e . g . , recreation and public open spaces , arts , etc . ) <br /> • GOAL 6 : DIVERSE AND VIBRANT ECONOMY <br /> OBJECTIVE 1 . Provide family-oriented and inclusive programming or other cultural <br /> events for residents and visitors . <br /> County Manager — Sustainability and Asset Management Services <br /> 6 . The County has received an Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant ( EECBG ) from <br /> the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality ( DEQ ) State Energy Office in the <br /> amount of $ 191 , 051 to install rooftop solar at the Cedar Grove Community Center . <br /> Through this project , the County aims to showcase the practical benefits of solar power, <br /> including cost savings , energy efficiency , and environmental impact . Community-wide <br /> outreach efforts will highlight available rebates and tax credits that make solar adoption <br /> more affordable , encouraging broader participation . This amendment recognizes the grant <br /> and appropriates the additional funding in the following County capital project ordinance , <br /> outside of the General Fund . <br /> Solar Photovoltaic Systems ($ 191, 051) - Project # 10090 <br /> Revenues for this project : <br /> Current FY 2025 -26 FY 2025-26 <br /> FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised <br /> Alternative Financing $779 , 559 $0 $ 779 , 559 <br /> Grants $0 $ 191 , 051 $ 191 , 051 <br /> Total Project Funding $ 779 , 559 $ 191 , 051 $970 , 610 <br /> Appropriated for this project : <br /> Current FY 202&26 FY 2025-26 <br /> FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised <br /> Project Expenditures $779 , 559 $ 191 , 051 $ 970 , 610 <br /> Total Costs $779 , 559 $ 191 , 051 $ 970 , 610 <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports : <br /> • GOAL In. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION <br /> OBJECTIVE 1 . Identify the priorities and resources necessary to implement the <br /> Climate Action Plan . <br />