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ORD-2025 -033
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date : October 21 , 2025
Action Agenda
Item No . 8- b
SUBJECT : Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Amendment #3
DEPARTMENT : County Manager' s Office
ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT :
Attachment 1 . Year-to - Date Budget Kirk Vaughn , (919 ) 245-2153
Summary
PURPOSE : To approve budget , grant , and capital project ordinance amendments for Fiscal Year
2025 -26 .
Housing
1 . The budgeted revenue and expenditures for the 2025 -26 HOME Grant has been increased
by $ 8 , 152 . The HOME Grant is awarded annually by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ) and provides funding for a wide range of
affordable housing activities including building , buying , and/or rehabilitating affordable
housing for rent or ownership . The Orange County Local Government Affordable Housing
Collaborative coordinates the funding process for the HOME program , accepts and reviews
applications from local housing organizations , and presents recommendations to the
elected bodies of each jurisdiction for funding approval . Orange County received more than
was budgeted for this grant from HUD which is reflected in this budget amendment . The
revised revenue and expenditure budget for the 2025-26 HOME Grant will be $486 , 558 .
Revised 2025-26 HOME Grant ($8, 152) - Project #47325
Revenues for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Grant Revenue $367 , 014 $8 , 926 $ 375 , 940
Program Income $0 $ 0 $0
Winmore Payments $ 13 , 306 $0 $ 13 , 306
Municipal Contributions $60 , 398 ($ 11037 ) $59 , 361
Transfer from General Fund $37 , 688 $263 $ 37 , 951
Total Project Funding $478 ,406 $ 8 , 152 $4863558
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Appropriated for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025=26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Project Expenditures $478 , 406 $8 , 152 $486 , 558
Total Costs $478 , 406 $ 85152 $486 , 558
2 . Continuum of Care — Rapid Rehousing - The Orange County Rapid Rehousing program
was awarded $ 224 , 500 in the FY 2024 Continuum of Care ( CoC ) competition . The
performance period for this grant award is November 1 , 2025 — October 31 , 2026 . The
program is administered in the Orange County Housing Department with assistance and
oversight from the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness . This program
provides supportive services and rental assistance to people who are currently
experiencing homelessness in Orange County and receives referrals via Coordinated Entry
in accordance with the CoC ' s prioritization . These funds are authorized in the Community
Development Fund , outside the General Fund , and amend the following project ordinance :
Continuum of Care Grant: Rapid Rehousing ($224, 500) - Project # 47477
Revenues for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Continuum of Care Grant Funds $485 , 760 $224 , 500 $710 , 260
Total Project Funding $485, 760 $224, 500 $710, 260
Appropriated for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Grant Expenditures $485 , 760 $224 , 500 $ 710 , 260
Total Costs $485, 760 $224 , 500 $ 710,260
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports :
• GOAL 3 : HOUSING FOR ALL
OBJECTIVE 1 . Allocate predictable funding sources to contribute or support adding to
affordable housing stock .
OBJECTIVE 2 . Address need and any policy barriers to increase access to emergency
shelter beds and other low- barrier housing including eviction diversion .
OBJECTIVE 3 . Invest in permanent supportive housing .
County Manager — Arts Commission
3 . The Arts Commission is requesting use of $ 17 , 500 in unassigned fund balance in the
Visitors Bureau Fund . These funds will be used to cover cost associated with the summer
2025 Uproar Festival including artist awards . This budget amendment appropriates
$ 17 , 500 in Unassigned Fund Balance and increases expense authority within the Visitors
Bureau Fund .
4 . The Arts Commission is receiving $ 5 , 000 from the Town of Hillsborough Tourism
Development Authority and an additional $ 5 , 000 from the Town of Chapel Hill toward
expenses associated with the Uproar temporary outdoor artwork exhibition that occurred
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this past summer. This budget amendment recognizes this contribution and appropriates
$ 10 , 000 within the Article 46 Fund , outside the General Fund .
5 . The Orange County Arts Commission ( OCAC ) State Arts Grant Funds award has
increased by $ 1 , 547 . Funds are to be used to support OCAC programming and granted to
Grassroots applicants , who are 501 (c) (3 ) arts organizations , based on criteria approved by
the State . These funds are authorized in the Visitors Bureau Fund , outside of the General
Fund
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports :
• GOAL 2 : HEALTHY COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVE 7 . Invest in services and programs that improve the health and quality of
life of the community ( e . g . , recreation and public open spaces , arts , etc . )
• GOAL 6 : DIVERSE AND VIBRANT ECONOMY
OBJECTIVE 1 . Provide family-oriented and inclusive programming or other cultural
events for residents and visitors .
County Manager — Sustainability and Asset Management Services
6 . The County has received an Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant ( EECBG ) from
the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality ( DEQ ) State Energy Office in the
amount of $ 191 , 051 to install rooftop solar at the Cedar Grove Community Center .
Through this project , the County aims to showcase the practical benefits of solar power,
including cost savings , energy efficiency , and environmental impact . Community-wide
outreach efforts will highlight available rebates and tax credits that make solar adoption
more affordable , encouraging broader participation . This amendment recognizes the grant
and appropriates the additional funding in the following County capital project ordinance ,
outside of the General Fund .
Solar Photovoltaic Systems ($ 191, 051) - Project # 10090
Revenues for this project :
Current FY 2025 -26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Alternative Financing $779 , 559 $0 $ 779 , 559
Grants $0 $ 191 , 051 $ 191 , 051
Total Project Funding $ 779 , 559 $ 191 , 051 $970 , 610
Appropriated for this project :
Current FY 202&26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Project Expenditures $779 , 559 $ 191 , 051 $ 970 , 610
Total Costs $779 , 559 $ 191 , 051 $ 970 , 610
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports :
• GOAL In. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION
OBJECTIVE 1 . Identify the priorities and resources necessary to implement the
Climate Action Plan .
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OBJECTIVE 2 . Invest in our infrastructure to reduce the environmental impact of the
County fleet/facilities and improve safety .
Transportation Services
7 , Orange County Transportation Services has received $ 315 , 283 in American Rescue Plan
(ARP ) 5307 Operating grant reimbursement for current expenses . This grant assists in
covering the operational costs associated with providing essential public transportation
services in the Durham Urbanized Area ( LIZA) . This funding supports operational needs ,
including driver wages , fuel , and vehicle maintenance expenses . This grant is federally
funded and has no local match requirement . This budget amendment recognizes $ 315 , 283
in revenue and reduces the fund balance appropriation within the General Fund ,
8 . Orange County Transportation Services has been awarded $ 160 , 000 in Federal Transit
Administration ( FTA) Section 5307 capital funds to support the procurement of two ( 2 ) zero-
emission battery electric transit vans to replace dated Light Transit vehicles ( LTVs ) used
within the fixed - route transit operations . This grant requires a local match of $ 75 , 495 ,
resulting in a total project cost of $ 235 , 495 . Additionally , Orange County Transportation
Services has received approval from the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality ( NC DEQ ) for $93 , 500 funding from the VW-Transit Bus Program . This funding is
a result of the 2019 North Carolina VW Settlement Program due to excessive emissions
produced by Ws 2 and 3 liter diesel engines . These funds will be used to replace a prior
Class 4 - 13 diesel Transit Bus with a Class 4- 13 zero emission light transit vehicle ( LTV ) in
an effort to continue the goal of Clean Air Mobility ( CAM ) . This grant requires a local match
of $ 16 , 500 , This budget amendment increases the Fund Balance Appropriation and
Transfers to the County Capital Fund by $ 91 , 995 within the General Fund . This budget
amendment also recognizes $253 , 500 capital grant funding and appropriates $ 345 , 495 in
expenses within the County Capital Fund , outside of the General Fund and creates the
following budget ordinance . I
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OCPT Grant Funded Vehicles ($345, 495) - Project # 12002 s
Revenues for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26
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FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Transfer from General Fund $0 $91 , 995 $ 91 , 995
Grants $0 $253 , 500 $253 , 500
Total Project Funding $0 $ 345 ,495 $ 345,495
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Appropriated for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 202 &26
FY 202&26 Amendment Revised
Project Expenditures $ 0 $ 345 ,495 $ 345 ,495
Total Costs $0 $345 , 495 $345 , 495
9 . Orange County Transportation Services has been awarded FTA Section 5339 capital funds
to support the procurement of two ( 2 ) bus shelters for installation at the Orange County
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Health Department and Orange County Social Services fixed -route bus stops . This grant
includes $41 , 499 in federal funding and a local match of $ 10 , 375 , resulting in a total project
cost of $ 51 , 874 . This budget amendment increases the Fund Balance appropriation and
Transfers to County Capital Fund by $ 10 , 375 within the General Fund . This budget
amendment also recognizes $41 , 499 capital grant funding and appropriates $ 51 , 874 in
expenses within the County Capital Fund , outside of the General Fund and amends the
following budget ordinance .
OPT Bus Shelters ($51, 874) - Project # 10062
Revenues for this project :
Current FY 2025 -26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Article 43 Transit Tax Revenue $ 124 , 971 $0 $ 124 , 971
Transfer from General Funds $25 , 000 $ 10 , 375 $35 , 375
Grants $ 100 , 000 $41 , 499 $ 141 ,499
Total Project Funding $249 , 971 $ 51 , 874 $ 301 , 845
Appropriated for this project :
Current FY 2025 -26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Project Expenditures $249 , 971 $ 51 , 874 $ 301 , 845
Total Costs $249,971 $51 , 874 $ 301 , 845
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports :
• GOAL 4 : MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION
OBJECTIVE 1 . Identify priorities and resources necessary to implement the Orange
County Transit Plan .
OBJECTIVE 2 . Increase community awareness of all modes of transportation including
transit , bike and pedestrian , vehicle , and all other modes .
OBJECTIVE 3 . Support road projects that address congestion and reduce commute
time using the County's Complete Streets policy .
OBJECTIVE 4 . Coordinate transit investments with municipal and county land use
planning to reduce vehicle miles travelled and to provide more equitable access to
shopping , employment , medical centers , college campuses , etc .
OBJECTIVE 5 . Invest in implementing the County' s Safe Routes to Schools plan .
OBJECTIVE 6 . Update transportation related plans to provide more multi -modal
options including rural Orange County .
Department on Aging
10 . The Department on Aging has received additional revenue from the Medicare Improvement
for Patients and Providers Act ( MIPPA) , totaling $ 30 , 073 to be used for staffing and
program supplies related to the Volunteer Connect 55 + Senior Health Insurance
Information Program . This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these funds in
the following Grant Project Ordinance , outside of the General Fund :
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MIPPA Funds ($30, 073) - Project # 71152
Revenues for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025 -26 Amendment Revised
MIPPA Fund Grant $47 , 973 $30 , 073 $ 781046
Total Project Funding $47 , 973 $ 30 , 073 $78, 046
Appropriated for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
MIPPA Fund Expenditures $47 , 973 $ 30 , 073 $78 , 046
Total Costs $47 ,973 $ 30 , 073 $ 78 , 046
11 . The Department on Aging has received additional grant project funds for Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance (VITA ) . This grant funding of $ 18 , 500 is provided by the Internal Revenue
Service ( IRS ) through Reinvestment Partners to support costs of operating the free income
tax preparation program to eligible individuals with low4o -moderate income . This budget
amendment provides for the receipt of these grant funds , and amends the following grant
project ordinance :
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance ($ 18, 500) - Project # 71153
Revenues for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Grant Funding $ 72 , 992 $ 18 , 500 $91 ,492
Total Project Funding $72 , 992 $ 18 , 500 $91 ,492
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Appropriated for this project :
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Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
VITA Project Expenditures $72 , 992 $ 18 , 500 $ 91 ,492
Total Costs $723992 $ 18 , 500 $915492
12 . The Department on Aging has received $4 , 800 in additional revenue for the Operation Fan
Program in contributions from Dominion Resources , Duke Energy Carolinas , Duke Energy
Progress , and Valassis through the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services
and made available to Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) . These funds are to purchase fans
in support of a summer program intended to provide a more comfortable living environment
and reduce heat related illnesses . This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these
donated funds in the following Department on Aging Grant Project Ordinance , outside of
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Operation Fan Grant ($4, 800) - Project # 71154
Revenues for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Operation Fan Grant $ 5 , 022 $4 , 800 $9 , 822
Total Project Funding $5, 022 $4, 800 $93822
Appropriated for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025=26 Amendment Revised
Operation Fan Expenditures $5 , 022 $4 , 800 $9 , 822
Total Costs $5 , 022 $4, 800 $9 , 822
13 . The Department on Aging has received a grant award of $56 , 627 through the Central Pines
Area Agency on Aging for State Fiscal Recovery Funds ( SFRF ) Housing and Home
Improvement Services - "Choosing Home " Project . This project will be coordinated with
the Housing Department to provide minor home repairs , mobility and accessibility
improvements , and assistance for low- income older adults with property tax payments .
The funds are to be expended by September 30 , 2026 . These grant funds will be leveraged
along with $ 62 , 000 in Master Aging Plan ( MAP ) funding set aside to help make progress
on the waitlist of older residents in need of urgent home repair assistance . This budget
amendment recognizes the funds within the multi -year fund , outside of the General Fund
and establishes the following grant project ordinance .
Choosing Home Project ($56, 627) - Project # 71156
Revenues for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025 -26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Grant Funding $0 $ 56 , 627 $ 56 , 627
Total Project Funding $ 0 $ 56, 627 $ 56 , 627
Appropriated for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025 -26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Project Expenditures $0 $56 , 627 $ 56 , 627
Total Costs $0 $56, 627 $565627
14 . The Department on Aging has received a grant award of $ 35 , 170 through the Central Pines
Area Agency on Aging for State Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFRF ) Nutrition Services for Older
Adults : Food Assistance for High - Risk Older Adults with Cognitive Decline — "The PEAS
( Providing Elders Additional Sustenance ) Project . This project will provide food box
assistance to participants through the Community Supported Agricultural Contractors . The
funds are to be expended by September 30 , 2026 , This budget amendment recognizes
the funds within the multi -year fund , outside of the General Fund and establishes the
following grant project ordinance .
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PEAS Project ($35, 170) - Project # 71157
Revenues for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Grant Funding $0 $35 , 170 $35 , 170
Total Project Funding $ 0 $35, 170 $ 35, 170
Appropriated for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Project Expenditures $0 $ 35 , 170 $ 35 , 170
Total Costs $ 0 $35, 170 $35 , 170
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports :
• GOAL 2 : HEALTHY COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVE 7 . Invest in services and programs that improve the health and quality of
life of the community (e . g . , recreation and public open spaces , arts , etc . )
Article 46 Fund
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15 . The Budget Office has conducted a review of the Article 46 Fund and identified $ 1 , 143 , 072
in additional revenue from accounts that has not previously been recognized from 2014-
2021 . This amendment recognizes that revenue and allocates $ 1 , 143 , 072 in the Article 46
Fund to offset unbudgeted expenses from that same time period .
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ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports :
• GOAL 2 : DIVERSE AND VIBRANT ECONOMY
OBJECTIVE 2 . Review and revise County policies and regulations to support business
investment in Orange County .
Planning & Inspections
16 . A proposal has been submitted for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for the
Greene Tract Project at an estimated cost of $49 , 500 . This assessment is necessary to
complete the feasibility study conducted by Development Finance Initiative ( DFI ) at the
UNC School of Government . Based on the 2021 Greene Tract Interlocal Agreement , the
Towns shall reimburse funds to the County based on the adopted cost share agreement of
43 % - Orange County , 43 % - Chapel Hill , and 14 % - Carrboro . Initially , DFI was set to use
a 2020 Synterra Environmental Assessment ( EA ) on the property . However , the initial EA
will expire for development purposes after five years , and the initial assessment did not
include geotechnical analysis . This analysis will provide information about the rocks at the
tract to determine if costly rock blasting will need to occur to develop on the site . This
amendment allocates $49 , 500 to the Greene Tract Services project in the General Fund to
cover the cost of these services , transfers $ 21 , 285 from the County Capital Reserve to the
General Fund to cover the County' s share of the agreement . After this item , the remaining
unaudited balance in the County Capital Reserve Fund will be $ 183 , 963 .
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17 . At the September 4 , 2025 Board of Commissioners ' Business meeting , the Board
authorized moving forward with a series of recommendations to have independent experts
provide additional information on various aspects of the 2050 Comprehensive Land Use
Plan . The initial cost of this series of reports from independent experts is $ 18 , 270 , in the
form of additional professional service contracts and amendments to existing contracts .
This amendment transfers $ 18 , 270 from the County Capital Reserve Fund to the Multi -
Year Grant Fund to cover the cost of these services . After this item , the remaining
unaudited balance in the County Capital Reserve Fund will be $ 165 , 693 .
Comprehensive Land Use Plan ($ 18, 270) " Project # 10086
Revenues for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025=26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Transfer from General Fund $ 188 , 204 $0 $ 1883204
Transfer from County Capital Reserve $48 , 510 $ 18 , 270 $ 66 , 780
Total Project Funding $236 , 714 $ 18 , 270 $254, 984
Appropriated for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Project Expenditures $236 , 714 $ 18 , 270 $254 , 984
Total Costs $236, 714 $ 18,270 $254,984
18 . Communications Towers Trust Fund — The Communications Towers Trust Fund accounts
for application fees paid to the County by telecommunication companies , with these fees
being used to pay costs associated with determining tower location and construction . This
budget amendment appropriates $ 13 , 000 in revenue received to pay consultant costs for
reviewing telecommunication applications . The consultant fee is paid only after the project
is closed out , in compliance with the County's Unified Development Ordinance . A total of
$ 1 , 000 will be appropriated from the Telecommunication Fund ' s fund balance , $ 1 , 000 will
be transferred from General Fund ' s fund Balance for revenue that was received in FY25 ,
and $ 11 , 000 from additional revenue received in the Communication Towers Trust Fund .
This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these funds in the Communications
Towers Trust Fund , outside of the General Fund .
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports :
• GOAL IN. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION
OBJECTIVE 5 . Review land use policies to promote and connect Town , County , and
private trails and open spaces .
• GOAL 3 : HOUSING FOR ALL
OBJECTIVE 5 . Review County ordinances , policies , agreements , and the regulatory
processes to streamline practices , and increase opportunities and reduce barriers to
construct housing .
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Environment , Agriculture , Parks and Recreation
19 . The New Hope Creek Preserve Project within the County Capital Fund has Historical
Preservation Grant funding and Municipal Contribution funding that were historically
identified for the project . These funds were subsequently approved and awarded to
Durham County as Orange County' s partner . To improve the project tracking , this funding
will be removed from the project . This amendment reduces the appropriations for these
projects by $237 , 500 within the County Capital Fund , outside of the General Fund and
updated the following project ordinance .
New Hope Creek Preserve ($237, 500) - Project # 20027
Revenues for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025 -26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Grant Funding $2153000 $ (200 , 000 ) $ 15 , 000
Alternative Financing $ 112 , 500 0 $ 112 , 500
Transfer from General Fund $ 185 , 000 0 $ 185 , 000
Appropriated Fund Balance $ 12 , 500 0 $ 12 , 500
Municipal Contributions $ 215 , 000 $ (37 , 500 ) $ 177 , 500
Total Project Funding $ 740 , 000 $ (237 , 500) $ 502 , 500
Appropriated for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025 -26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised €
Project Expenditures $ 740 , 000 $ (237 , 500 ) $ 502 , 500
Total Costs $74% 000 $ (237 , 500) $502 , 500
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports :
• GUIDING PRINCIPLE — STEWARDSHIP AND ADVOCACY
We make proactive data supported decisions and advocate to local , state and Federal
governments in response to our community ' s needs in a way that best utilizes our
resources .
ARPA Fund
20 . The final rule of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) requires that all interest earned
from investments of ARPA funds be spent on expenses that would be eligible under the
requirements set forth in the final rule . This budget amendment appropriates $ 179 , 729 of
interest earned from investments of ARPA funds to three (3 ) existing ARPA projects
focused on housing repair , landlord incentives , and emergency housing assistance in the
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund , and amends the following grant project
ordinance ,
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ARPA Interest on Investments ($ 179, 729) - Fund 28
Revenues for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Interest on Investments $ 0 $ 179 , 729 $ 179 , 729
ARPA Funds $28 , 839 , 722 $ 0 $28 , 839 , 722
Total Project Funding $28 , 839 , 722 $ 179 , 729 $29 , 019,451
Appropriated for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Senior Lunch Program $ 1192229 $0 $ 119 , 229
Replacement Temp Facility MOD $48 , 747 $0 $48 , 747
Point Ionization - Detention Center $68 , 800 $ 0 $68 , 800
ARPA Grant Compliance Position CJRD $38 , 625 $0 $38 , 625
Revenue Replacement - SOHRAD $ 158 , 889 $ 0 $ 158 , 889
Revenue Replacement - Restore the Arts $ 100 , 000 $ 0 $ 100 , 000
Revenue Replacement - Arts Aid to Impacted Industries $ 15 , 797 $0 $ 15 , 797
Revenue Replacement - Tourism and Hospitality Recovery $299 , 285 $0 $299 , 285
PAPRS $96 , 182 $0 $96 , 182
ARPA Coordinator $ 133 , 772 $0 $ 133 , 772
Affordable Housing Home Repairs $ 1203000 $ 80 , 000 $200 , 000
Revenue Replacement - EHA and Coordinator $9 , 345 , 167 $0 $9 , 345 , 167
Housing Helpline CE Specialist $201 , 414 $0 $201 , 414
Housing Locator $70 , 075 $ 0 $70 , 075
Landlord Incentive Program $75 , 000 $22 , 864 $97 , 864
Eviction Diversion $ 155 , 248 $0 $ 155 , 248
GARE Youth Program $26 , 540 $ 0 $26 , 540
Language Access Services $ 15 , 000 $0 $ 15 , 000
Broadband Design and Implementation $ 103000 , 000 $0 $ 10 , 000 , 000
Longtime Homeowner Assistance Project $ 510 ; 971 $0 $ 510 , 971
Longtime Homeowner Assistance Program Software $ 10 , 414 $0 $ 10 ,414
Countywide Food Distribution and Storage $ 60 , 059 $ 0 $ 60 , 059
Youth Enhancement Fund $253348 $0 $25 , 348
Former Foster Support $ 8 , 749 $0 $8 , 749
Support for Low Income Families $24 , 333 $0 $24 , 333
Childcare Support Parent Fees $ 540 , 000 $0 $ 540 , 000
Fire District P25 Radio Replacement $2 , 562 , 300 $0 $2 , 562 , 300
Emergency Housing Assistance $ 3 , 7873883 $ 76 , 865 $ 3 , 864 , 748
Revenue Replacement - ARPA Coordinator $ 34 , 312 $0 $ 343312
SOHRAD $ 141 , 033 $ 0 $ 141 , 033
Revenue Replacement - Food Distribution $46 , 550 $ 0 $463550
Total Costs $28 , 839, 722 $ 179, 729 $29 , 019 ,451
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ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports :
• GOAL 3 : HOUSING FOR ALL
OBJECTIVE 3 . Invest in permanent supportive housing .
OBJECTIVE 8 . Preserve existing housing stock from disrepair and avoid displacement .
Emergency Services
21 . Emergency Services has received funding reconsideration approval from the State E911
Board to complete the FY2026 milestones related to the Computer Aided Dispatch ( CAD )
project . This budget amendment recognizes additional revenue from fund reconsideration
of $ 374 , 358 and appropriates the expense of $ 374 , 358 within the E911 fund .
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports :
• GOAL 2 : HEALTHY COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVE 6 . Provide sustainable , equitable , and high -quality community safety and
emergency services to meet the community' s evolving needs .
Social Services °
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22 . The Department of Social Services ( DSS ) has additional interest income totaling $48 , 866
in multi -year DSS Client Services Fund . These funds will be used for various expenses for
foster care and general assistance . These funds will be appropriated outside of the General
Fund in the DSS Client Services Fund .
DSS Fund ($48, 866) - Fund 39
Revenues for this fund :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025 -26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Grant Revenue $2 , 0373520 $ 0 $2 , 037 , 520
Community Giving Donations $6 , 506 $0 $ 6 , 506
Transfer from Other Funds $ 169 , 678 $0 $ 169 , 678
Interest on Investments $29 , 221 $48 , 866 $ 78 , 087
Total Funding $21242 , 925 $48 , 866 $2 , 2911791
Appropriated for this fund :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025 -26
FY 2025 -26 Amendment Revised
Fund Expenditures $2 , 242 , 925 $48 , 866 $23291 , 791
Total Costs $2, 242,925 $48 , 866 $2 , 291 , 791
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports :
• GOAL 2 : HEALTHY COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVE 3 . Provide social safety net programming and the resources needed for
our most vulnerable community members .
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Sheriff' s Office
23 . Through an internal review , federal asset forfeiture funds were incorrectly posted to the
County' s General Fund in a prior fiscal year, rather than in a restricted Asset Forfeiture
Fund . In order to comply with the legal requirements around the receipt and use of those
funds , the County is required to move those funds back into the correct fund . This budget
amendment appropriates $ 29 , 763 from fund balance and transfers those funds to the Asset
Forfeiture Fund .
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports :
• GUIDING PRINCIPLE — STEWARDSHIP AND ADVOCACY
• We make proactive data supported decisions and advocate to local , state and Federal
governments in response to our community' s needs in a way that best utilizes our
resources .
Chantal Response
24 . The County received an unsolicited $40 , 000 donation from the Dragonfly Fund of Bank of
America . This donation will be utilized along with the Community Giving Funds to provide
direct support to residents impacted by the storm .
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports :
• GOAL 3 : HOUSING FOR ALL
OBJECTIVE 10 . Support unhoused residents in obtaining temporary and permanent
housing .
• GOAL 2 : HEALTHY COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVE 4 . Support the basic needs and financial security of low- income families
through a robust safety net of economic supports that help build long -term financial
security .
Capital Project — Day Center
25 . At the September 16 , 2025 Board of County Commissioners ' Business meeting , the Board
approved staff to proceed with a compliance and Phase 2 design study for converting the
2700 Homestead Road site to a County day center. This amendment allocates $ 16 , 521
from the County Capital Reserve and allocates the funds to create the following project
ordinance in the County Capital Fund . After this item , the remaining unaudited balance in
the County Capital Reserve Fund will be $ 149 , 172 .
2700 Homestead Rd Project ($ 16, 521) - Project # 11011
Revenues for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025 -26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Transfer from County Capital Reserve $0 $ 16 , 521 $ 16 , 521
Total Project Funding $0 $ 16 , 521 $ 16, 521
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Appropriated for this project :
Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26
FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised
Project Expenditures $0 $ 16 , 521 $ 16 , 521
Total Costs $ 0 $ 16 , 521 $ 165521
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports :
GOAL 2 : HEALTHY COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVE 3 . Provide social safety net programming and the resources needed for
our most vulnerable community members ( e . g . , veterans , unhoused people , foster
children , older adults , etc . ) .
GOAL 3 : HOUSING FOR ALL
OBJECTIVE 2 . Address need and any policy barriers to increase access to emergency
shelter beds and other low- barrier housing including eviction diversion .
FINANCIAL IMPACT : The budget , grant , and capital ordinance amendments decreases the
authorization in the General Fund by $ 74 , 380 and increases the authorization in the Multi -Year
Grant Fund by $ 196 , 997 , Emergency Telephone Fund by $ 374 , 358 , Community Development
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Fund by $ 232 , 652 , Visitors Bureau Fund by $ 19 , 047 , County Capital Fund by $ 367 , 441 , County
Capital Reserve Fund by $ 84 , 291 , Article 46 Fund by $ 1 , 153 , 072 , DSS Client Fund by $ 48 , 866 ,
Communications Towers Trust Fund by $ 13 , 000 , Asset Forfeiture fund by $29 , 763 , and ARPA
Fund by $ 179 , 729 .
RECOMMENDATION (S ) : The Manager recommends the Board approve the budget , grant , and
capital project ordinance amendments for Fiscal Year 2025 -26 .
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