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3 <br /> submission to HUD. The Program Design was approval by the Town of Carrboro on April 25th <br /> by the Town of Hillsborough on May 9th, and was approved by the Town of Chapel Hill on April <br /> 5, 2017. The BOCC is therefore asked to consider approval of the attached HOME Program <br /> Resolution. <br /> HOME Program Implementation <br /> After approval of the 2017-2018 HOME Program design by all Consortium participants, <br /> authorization is also requested to allow the Orange County Manager to execute agreements <br /> with partnering non-profit organizations as necessary to implement the approved HOME <br /> Program design. All agreements will receive the review and approval of the County Attorney's <br /> office. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Orange County HOME Consortium is scheduled to receive <br /> $348,265 in FY 2017 HOME Program funding. The required total local government match is <br /> $78,360. Orange County's share of the match is $30,560 which will be allocated upon the <br /> BOCC's approval from the County's general fund. There is also $39,782 in HOME program <br /> income, providing a total of $466,407 available for programming for the next fiscal year. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable <br /> to this 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 /> • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes <br /> and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of <br /> environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no <br /> group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental <br /> consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or <br /> policies. <br /> • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION <br /> Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and <br /> volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. <br />