The Amy Fund was established as a budget line-item to help fray the costs for the ongoing investigation.  Although the city has a budget for the police department, the amount of money it costs to run DNA testing can run in the thousands of dollars each year. The police department receives funds for the investigation through the fiscal year budget, various outside agencies, and grant money.   The AMY FUND allows the police department to tap into funds without the wait time that occurs before receiving grant money.  DNA testing for one hair currently costs $7,000.  The police department estimates that it will spend upwards of $75,000 DNA testing in the upcoming year.