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3 <br /> • April 18, 2021 — Post public comments received (30 days) <br /> • May 19, 2021 — Submit the formal Request to Disengage to the Secretary with the <br /> required documentation. A decision by the Secretary is required within 90 days. <br /> • August 17, 2021 — Anticipated approval by the Secretary <br /> • Following Secretary Approval - Implementation phase <br /> • January 1, 2022 — Effective date of transition <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: No financial impact is associated with approving the Disengagement Plan. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable <br /> to this item: <br /> • FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND 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 ethnic <br /> background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. <br /> • 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 /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact associated with this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve the Disengagement <br /> Plan (Attachment 1) and authorizes the County Manager to take all necessary steps to implement <br /> the Plan. <br />