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2 <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 3: HOUSING FOR ALL <br /> OBJECTIVE 2. Address need and any policy barriers to increase access to <br /> emergency shelter beds and other low-barrier housing including eviction diversion. <br /> Animal Services <br /> 2. Animal Services proposes to utilize $1,044 of donated funds from the Go Fund Me <br /> campaign for Heartworm Treatment to purchase medications and supplies needed to treat <br /> dogs diagnosed with heartworm disease. This budget amendment provides for the receipt <br /> and use of these funds consistent with the intent of the donations. <br /> 3. Animal Services has received notification of a grant in the amount of $79,552 awarded <br /> from American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). These funds will <br /> help cover cost of essential equipment, supplies and resources needed to operate the <br /> Animal Services clinic and to provide access to veterinary care. This budget amendment <br /> provides for receipt of these funds consistent with the intent of the donations. These funds <br /> will be budgeted in the multi-year fund outside of the General Fund. <br /> RSPCA Grant($79,552) - Project#71387 <br /> Revenues for this project: <br /> Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26 <br /> FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised <br /> Operation ASPCA Grant $0 $79,552 $79,552 <br /> Total Project Funding $0 $79,552 $79,552 <br /> Appropriated for this project: <br /> Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26 <br /> FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised <br /> Operation ASPCA Expenditures $0 $79,552 $79,552 <br /> Total Costs $0 $79,552 $79,552 <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY <br /> OBJECTIVE 2. Expand access to quality, affordable healthcare services. <br /> OBJECTIVE 7. Invest in services and programs that improve the health and quality <br /> of life of the community. <br /> Department of Social Services <br /> 4. The Department of Social Services has additional revenue totaling $19,739 in the multi- <br /> year DSS Client Services Fund. This revenue includes Foster Care Donations and General <br /> Assistance Donations, and will be used for various expenses for adoption, foster care and <br />