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2 <br /> the subsequent years of the grant. Budget Amendment #2-C provides for the establishment of <br /> the following Grant Project Ordinance for the receipt of the grant funds: <br /> Community Awareness, Respite, Education and Support Grant(Project# 71092) <br /> Revenues for this project: <br /> FY 2015-16 FY 2015-16 FY 2015-16 Revised <br /> Current Budget Amendment Budget <br /> CARES Grant Award $0 $897,298 $897,298 <br /> Total Project Funding $0 $897,298 $897,298 <br /> Appropriated for this project: <br /> FY 2015-16 FY 2015-16 FY 2015-16 Revised <br /> Current Budget Amendment Budget <br /> CARES Grant $0 $897,298 $897,298 <br /> Total Costs $0 $897,298 $897,298 <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda <br /> item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or <br /> ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic <br /> status. <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 /> Orange County is creating a community that accepts and supports persons living with dementia <br /> and their caregivers; enabling them to fully participate in community life; live independently for <br /> as long as possible; and educating the community on how to protect persons with dementia <br /> from injury. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board accept the grant, <br /> authorize the Manager to sign the documents associated with the grant award, and approve <br /> Budget Amendment #2-C which includes the receipt of the $897,298 in grant funds and the <br /> addition of 2.625 full-time equivalent (FTE) time limited grant positions. <br />