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<br /> 2. Narrowing focus on program eligibility and services to primarily stabilize households
<br /> 3. Narrowing focus even further on program eligibility and services to prevent eviction and
<br /> homelessness
<br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Emergency Housing Assistance program has $4,201,041 budgeted
<br /> for FY2022-2023 and has spent $2,446,017 through October 31, 2022. Staff project that the
<br /> current EHA program model will result in $3,669,026 estimated spending through December 31,
<br /> 2022.
<br /> Potential financial impacts will be determined by the Board's feedback and decision on future
<br /> direction of the EHA program.
<br /> • Option 1 — Choosing to continue the program with current eligibility and services would
<br /> require $3,708,829 additional funding to continue program operations through June 30,
<br /> 2023
<br /> o 12 month program costs are estimated at $7,909,870 less budgeted funds of
<br /> $4,201,041 = $3,708,829
<br /> • Option 2 — Choosing to continue the program shifting to housing stability goals would
<br /> require $1,996,163 additional funding to continue program operations through June 30,
<br /> 2023
<br /> 0 12 month program costs are estimated at $5,056,355, or $2,528,178 for six months
<br /> o $4,201,041 funded budget for FY22-23, less $3,669,026 estimated spending
<br /> through December 31, 2022 leaves $532,015 available budget
<br /> o $2,528,178 for six months funding less $532,015 available budget = $1,996,163
<br /> • Option 3 — Choosing to continue the program shifting to eviction and homelessness
<br /> prevention goals would require $508,074 additional funding to continue program
<br /> operations through June 30, 2023
<br /> 0 12 month program costs estimated at $2,080,177, or $1,040,089 for six months
<br /> o $4,201,041 funded budgeted for FY 2022-23, less $3,669,026 estimated spending
<br /> through December 31, 2022 leaves $532,015 available budget
<br /> o $1,040,089 for six months funding less $532,015 available budget = $508,074
<br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to
<br /> 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 ethnic
<br /> background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic 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 /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
<br /> impacts applicable to this item.
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