Agenda 01-17-23; 8-f - Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Amendment #5

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3 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. Department of Social Services 2. The department has received an additional allocation from the State for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) of$35,000 to provide funds to assist low- income households with water and wastewater bills. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • 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. Fleet Services 3. The Fleet Services Division has identified significant increases in the costs of fuel and repairs that will require additional funds of$473,000 to continue service through the end of the fiscal year. These are due to a 58% increase in the cost of diesel and a 18% increase in the cost of gasoline against the same period in the prior year. There have also been significant repair costs incurred this year, including repairs required to two Ambulances. Due to higher attrition across the County during this time, the County can increase the anticipated salary savings account to offset the increase, requiring no additional fund balance appropriation in the current fiscal year. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal impacts associated with this item. Sheriff's Office 4. The FY 2022-23 Capital Investment Plan provided $450,000 for the replacement of 15 Sheriff's Office vehicles. This investment is part of the four-year plan to reduce the age of the Sheriff's Office vehicle fleet. However, due to rising costs in the vehicle market, another $130,000 is required to replace 15 vehicles this fiscal year. This amendment increases the financing authorization in Vehicle Replacement Capital Project, outside of the General Fund, to maintain the current replacement schedule.