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3 <br /> Sheriff's Office <br /> 4. The Sheriffs Office has received donations totaling $5,150. These funds will be used <br /> to purchase emergency response and community outreach equipment. This budget <br /> amendment provides for the receipt of these funds. (See Attachment 1, column 4) <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is <br /> applicable to this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior <br /> injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> Human Services — Non Departmental <br /> 5. At its April 4, 2017 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved funding <br /> totaling $79,628 from available Social Justice reserve funds to support local <br /> community-based agencies (El Centro Hispano, Refugee Community Partnership, <br /> and Refugee Support Center) providing expanded services to immigrants and <br /> refugees. With this appropriation, $270,372 remains available in Social Justice <br /> reserve funds for FY 2016-17. This budget amendment provides for the use of <br /> available Social Justice reserve funds of $79,628 for the above stated purpose. (See <br /> Attachment 1, column 5) <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are <br /> applicable to this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION <br /> AND INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or <br /> color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; <br /> national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, <br /> residential or economic status. <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding <br /> necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for <br /> themselves and their dependents. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Financial impacts are included in the background information above. <br /> This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds and increases the FY <br /> 2016-17 General Fund budget by $51,227, and the Visitors Bureau Fund budget by $17,250. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve budget ordinance <br /> amendments for fiscal year 2016-17. <br />