Agenda - 05-18-2021; 7-a - Review of COVID-19 Long Term Recovery Plan

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2 terms of what needs to take place, who should be involved, when these activities would need to occur, and how progress will be measured. The plan appendices provide additional information to help enact the plan or explain its development and include: a summary of input from key stakeholders throughout the planning process; a map of how community input was integrated in the plan; and information about funding sources available to help implement the plan. Staff on the project management team are presenting the same information to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough. Feedback from each of the elected bodies will be coordinated and synthesized as the stakeholders enter the implementation phase of the project. A copy of supplemental questions submitted by the Chapel Hill Town Council is attached for additional information and context. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The County funded the Long Term Recovery consulting work using CARES Act funds and shared this cost with the Towns. The County's share of the total cost was $101,500. The Plan does not commit the County to any additional spending. Most activities can be completed using existing resources or supplemental federal funding that each local government will receive as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impacts are applicable to this item: • ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WASTE REDUCTION Initiate policies and programs that: 1) conserve energy; 2) reduce resource consumption; 3) increase the use of recycled and renewable resources; and 4) minimize waste stream impacts on the environment. • CLEAN OR AVOIDED TRANSPORTATION Implement programs that monitor and improve local and regional air quality by: 1) promoting public transportation options; 2) decreasing dependence on single-occupancy vehicles, and 3) otherwise minimizing the need for travel. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board review the COVID-19 Long Term Recovery Plan and provide feedback.