Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
<br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The estimated cost to the County related to COVID-19 response and <br />recovery is in excess of $3,300,000. Receiving funding from FEMA’s Public Assistance Agency <br />would assist in the recovery of the costs associated with COVID-19. <br /> <br />SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable <br />to this item: <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 />COVID-19 affects all segments of the population and is particularly detrimental to members of <br />those social groups in the most vulnerable situations, continues to affect populations, including <br />people living in poverty situations, older persons, persons with disabilities, youth, and <br />indigenous people. Early evidence indicates that the health and economic impact of the virus <br />are being endured disproportionately by persons with lower income. People without access to <br />shelter, running water, refugees, migrants, or displaced persons also stand to suffer <br />disproportionately both from the pandemic and its aftermath- whether due to limited movement, <br />fewer employment opportunities, or increased xenophobia. <br /> <br />If not properly addressed the crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic may also increase <br />inequality, exclusion, discrimination and unemployment in the medium and long term. <br /> <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Responsibility Goal impact <br />associated with this item. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the attached <br />resolution with the designation of Pascal Moore (primary agent) and Sarah Pickhardt (secondary <br />agent) for federal assistance, and authorize the Chair to sign and the Deputy Clerk to Board of <br />Commissioners to sign as the Certifying Official. <br />2