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WHEREAS, justice requires that public funds to which all taxpayers contribute, not be distributed in <br />any way that encourages, subsidizes, or results in discrimination; and <br />WHEREBY, any operation of a local publicly funded program in a discriminatory fashion defeats the <br />legislative objectives of the Board; and <br />WHEREAS, this edict reflects the values and beliefs of the residents of Orange County as shown by <br />their commitment to the Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance; <br />NOW THEREFORE, do we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners hereby enact a non- <br />discrimination policy that prohibits County funds from being used either directly or indirectly to support <br />agencies discriminating on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, handicap, religion, <br />sexual orientation, familial status, or veterans status. <br />This, the 4t" day of December 2000 <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS -NONE <br />7. PUBLIC HEARINGS -NONE <br />8. ITEMS FOR DECISION -CONSENT AGENDA <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve <br />those items on the consent agenda as stated below: <br />a. Appointments <br />This item was removed and placed at the end of the consent agenda for separate <br />consideration. <br />b. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Refunds <br />The Board adopted a refund resolution, which is incorporated herein by reference, related <br />to three requests for property tax refunds amounting to $355.82. <br />c. Property Value Changes <br />The Board approved value changes for property after the 2000 Board of Equalization and <br />Review adjourned, in accordance with the resolution, which is incorporated herein by reference. This <br />will result in a net decrease in revenue of $3,478.00 to the County, municipalities, and special <br />districts. <br />d. Late Application for Homestead Exemption <br />The Board approved a late application for granting a homestead tax exemption for the <br />2000 tax year, in accordance with the resolution, which is incorporated herein by reference. This will <br />result in a reduction of 2000 taxes due to the County, municipalities, and special districts in the <br />amount of $191.80. <br />e. Classification Plan Amendment -EMT Paramedics <br />The Board changed the grade of the existing class of EMT-paramedic from salary grade 67 <br />to salary grade 68; established a new grade of assistant EMS supervisor at salary grade 68; and, <br />changed the title and salary grade of the existing class of EMS field supervisor from salary grade 68 <br />to EMS supervisor at salary grade 69. <br />f. Personnel Ordinance Amendment - EguitylRetention Salary Adjustment <br />The Board amended the Orange County personnel ordinance section covering <br />equity/retention salary adjustment to give the County Manager authority to approve temporary <br />amendments to the classification and pay plan to address retention issues. <br />g,, Budget Amendment #5 <br />