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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 /> ASPCA 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 />