Agenda - 11-10-2016 - 1 - Discussion of Outside Agency Funding Target and Funding for Non-Profit Capital Needs

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2 The following are potential funding formulas for BOCC consideration: • Percent of Budget • Fixed Dollar Amount • Incremental Unit of Tax Rate • Dollar Per Capita The staff presentation at the meeting will provide information on: • Outside Agency Funding as a Percent of County Budget • Outside Agency Dollar Requests versus Dollar Approved • Other Potential Funding Formulas The County currently provides funding to Outside Agencies for operating expenses only. At the request of the BOCC, a review of options for capital requests is attached (Attachment A) and addressed in the staff presentation. These potential capital funding options include: • Construct a building, and lease it long-term • Make a restricted capital grant • Make a multi-year grant that could be used for lease or loan payments • Fund a loan-loss reserve to back loans to the outside agencies FINANCIAL IMPACT: There are no financial impacts associated with discussion of possible Outside Agency funding targets and funding of Non-Profits capital needs. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss potential Outside Agency funding targets and potential for any Non-Profit capital requirements and provide any direction to staff.