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2 <br /> distribute it to local food pantries. This budget amendment appropriates funds in the <br /> General Fund consistent with the donation. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY <br /> OBJECTIVE 3. Provide social safety net programming and the resources needed for <br /> our most vulnerable community members (e.g., veterans, unhoused people, foster <br /> children, older adults, 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 /> Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) <br /> 4. DEAPR has received a $500 donation from Farm Bureau of Hillsborough to be used to <br /> purchase food for the Earth Evening event that will be held at Blackwood Farm Park. This <br /> budget amendment recognizes these funds in the General Fund and provides for receipt <br /> of these funds consistent with the intent of the donations. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION <br /> OBJECTIVE 3. Improve educational opportunities for County staff and community <br /> members on climate action and available resources to advance climate action projects. <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 /> Asset Management Services <br /> 5. At its meeting on October 21, 2025, the Board approved a contract with Pisgah Energy to <br /> perform a Solar Feasibility Study. At that time, the Board also approved a Memororandum <br /> of Understanding (MOU) with the Town of Hillsborough to include four (4) town facilities in <br /> the study, with the Town reimbursing the County for its share of the work. The Town has <br /> since requested to expand its portion of the Solar Feasibility Study Contract by $11,521 for <br /> additional services. This budget amendment recognizes revenues from the Town of <br /> Hillsborough, authorizes additional expense authority of $11,521, and updates the <br /> following project ordinance. <br /> Solar Photovoltaic Systems ($11,521) - Project# 10090 <br /> Revenues for this project: <br /> Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26 <br /> FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised <br /> Alternative Financing $1,174,288 $0 $1,174,288 <br /> Grants $196,051 $0 $196,051 <br /> Contribution from Hillsborough $24,750 $11,521 $36,271 <br /> Incentives $169,170 $0 $169,170 <br /> Total Project Funding $1,564,259 $11,521 $1,575,780 <br />