Agenda - 06-06-2023; 8-p - Revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness (OCPEH)

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2 FINANCIAL IMPACT: The MOU commits the County and municipalities to ensure funding for the Homeless Programs Manager, Housing Access Coordinator, and Homeless Programs Coordinator positions and operating expenses, as well as partial funding for Rapid Re-housing, full funding for SOHRAD (Street Outreach, Harm Reduction and Deflection), and the Housing Locator position, but does not require such funding to be provided if not available. The Orange County portion of FY 2023-24 funding for these positions and the related operating expenses, in addition to funding for Rapid Re-housing, SOHRAD (Street Outreach, Harm Reduction and Deflection), and the Housing Locator positions, is $192,199. 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. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impacts applicable to this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the resolution authorizing the Chair to sign the revised Memorandum of Understanding for the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness.