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<br /> <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 /> <br />Furthermore, the proposed HOME projects, before implementation begins, will be assessed for <br />any environmental impacts according to HUD requirements and the appropriate action(s) will be <br />undertaken, as specified in the environmental review process. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: <br />1) Adopt a Resolution approving the Consolidated Plan’s FY 2019-2020 Annual Action <br />Plan; <br />2) Adopt a Resolution approving the proposed HOME Program Design for FY 2019- <br />2020; and <br />3) Authorize the County Manager to implement the FY 2019-2020 HOME Program Design, <br />as approved by the BOCC, including the ability to execute agreements with partnering <br />non-profit organizations, after consultation with the County Attorney and based on the <br />allocation received from HUD. <br />3