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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 $ 71200 <br /> Total Project Funding $ 10 , 495 $ 3 ,600 $ 14 , 095 <br />