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2 <br /> The legal counsels for each of the parties to the Interlocal Cost Share Agreement have agreed <br /> that a vote by the full Board of County Commissioners will satisfy the requirements of the Cost <br /> Sharing Agreement. This action will formally discontinue the project and begin the process of <br /> amending the Orange County Transit Plan. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Orange County's contribution to the light rail project was $149.5 million. <br /> These funds will be reallocated through proposed amendments to the Orange County Transit <br /> Plan. <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 /> Public Transportation provides opportunity for access to jobs and services to many individuals. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: <br /> 1) Discontinue the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit Project; and <br /> 2) Authorize staff to begin developing a process to amend the Orange County Transit Plan. <br />