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3 <br /> origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential <br /> or economic status. <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding <br /> necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for <br /> themselves and their dependents. <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, <br /> gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> Department of Social Services <br /> 2. The department has received an additional allocation from the State for the Low Income <br /> Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) of$35,000 to provide funds to assist low- <br /> income households with water and wastewater bills. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is <br /> applicable to this item: <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding <br /> necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for <br /> themselves and their dependents. <br /> Fleet Services <br /> 3. The Fleet Services Division has identified significant increases in the costs of fuel and <br /> repairs that will require additional funds of$473,000 to continue service through the end of <br /> the fiscal year. These are due to a 58% increase in the cost of diesel and a 18% increase <br /> in the cost of gasoline against the same period in the prior year. There have also been <br /> significant repair costs incurred this year, including repairs required to two Ambulances. <br /> Due to higher attrition across the County during this time, the County can increase the <br /> anticipated salary savings account to offset the increase, requiring no additional fund <br /> balance appropriation in the current fiscal year. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal impacts <br /> associated with this item. <br /> Sheriff's Office <br /> 4. The FY 2022-23 Capital Investment Plan provided $450,000 for the replacement of 15 <br /> Sheriff's Office vehicles. This investment is part of the four-year plan to reduce the age of <br /> the Sheriff's Office vehicle fleet. However, due to rising costs in the vehicle market, another <br /> $130,000 is required to replace 15 vehicles this fiscal year. This amendment increases the <br /> financing authorization in Vehicle Replacement Capital Project, outside of the General <br /> Fund, to maintain the current replacement schedule. <br />