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2 <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. <br />