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2 <br /> Library Services <br /> 3. Library Services has received the following additional funds: <br /> • State Aid from Aid to Public Libraries — The Library has received a $34,837 <br /> increase to the state aid allocation. These funds will be used to support the collection <br /> development (library physical, digital and processing materials) for the Southern <br /> Branch Library in the Drakeford Library Complex, as well as the Main Library in <br /> Hillsborough. Library materials are used to support community lending, as well as <br /> inclusive programming opportunities and educational outreach. <br /> • Friends of the Orange County Public Library — The department has received a <br /> donation of $7,480 from Friends of the Orange County Public Library. This funding <br /> will be used to support the summer reading programming, supplies and library <br /> initiatives. <br /> • Hillsborough Garden Club — The department has received a donation of $1,360. <br /> This funding will support the library's annual seed share distribution and <br /> programming. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: These items support: <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 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION/LEARNING COMMUNITY <br /> OBJECTIVE 2. Improve school readiness and educational outcomes by providing <br /> access, training, tools, technology, and other resources needed to thrive. <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 /> Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation <br /> 4. The Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) holds funds <br /> of the Soil and Water Conservation District Board. North Carolina Operating Matching <br /> Grant funds are used for special projects, programs, operational expenses and other needs <br /> that are approved by the Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors. In the <br /> FY 2025-26 budget, $3,600 was budgeted in the General Fund for this grant. To allow for <br /> multi-year spending of this grant, this budget amendment appropriates $3,600 in the Multi- <br /> Year Grant Fund and reduces the General Fund budget by $3,600. This amends the <br /> following Grant Project Ordinance in the Multi-Year Grants Fund, outside of the General <br /> Fund: <br /> Soil & Water Grant($3,600) - Project#71362 <br /> Revenues for this project: <br /> Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26 <br /> FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised <br /> Transfer from General Fund $6,895 $0 $6,895 <br /> Grant Revenue $3,600 $3,600 $7,200 <br /> Total Project Funding $10,495 $3,600 $14,095 <br />