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2 <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Currently Social Services is able to receive at least 50% administrative <br /> reimbursement on rental costs and other related operating costs such as utilities. The funds <br /> needed for these costs are already budgeted in Social Services line items for Fiscal Year 2015- <br /> 2016 and will be in future operating budgets. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The expanded Social Services campus at Hillsborough Commons <br /> will provide significantly improved facilities and program support that will advance the following: <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br /> for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang <br /> activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board modify the Hillsborough <br /> Commons Lease servicing the Orange County Department of Social Services to- <br /> 1) extend the terms of the initial Lease Agreement to the expanded 10,116 square feet (the <br /> former Dollar Tree space); <br /> 2) re-instate the Option to Purchase all or a portion of the entire Hillsborough Commons <br /> Shopping Center property; and <br /> 3) Authorize the Chair to sign the appropriate documents upon final review of the County <br /> Attorney. <br />