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SUMMARY <br /> COST & IMPLEMENTATION <br /> TIMELINE <br /> Efficiently allocating resources and funds is a cornerstone of the CAP for <br /> Orange County. Structured by year and specific focus area,the budget section <br /> presents a clear trajectory of expenditures and investments to facilitate the <br /> County's vision of a sustainable future. An overview of the funding plan is <br /> provided in the core body of the CAP, providing a breakdown of the estimated <br /> costs associated with each core goal. The implementation year for each <br /> strategy was selected based on its priority score and alignment with the top 10 <br /> things the County could do. Strategies set for immediate rollout have a higher <br /> priority score,whereas those with a later implementation year indicate a lower <br /> priority score.To further clarify our financial commitments and implementation <br /> timeline, the appendices serve as a detailed resource. Within them, there is <br /> a table delineating possible internal funding mechanisms, a table detailing <br /> potential funding sources from federal, state, regional, and local levels, a <br /> comprehensive funding plan that itemizes each strategy's estimated cost, the <br /> proposed implementation year, and possible funding source(s) and a detailed <br /> implementation plan specifies each strategy's projected rollout timeline, <br /> primary implementation lead,tracking milestones and the potential impact on <br /> GHG reduction. More details on funding and implementation schedule can be <br /> found in Appendices D-G. <br /> CONCLUSION <br /> While the proposed CAP actions can be daunting,the cost of inaction is much <br /> higher. Investments now will substantially reduce long-term operation costs, <br /> reduce recovery costs from climate-related disasters, and promote growth in <br /> local jobs and the economy. The goals are ambitious, but ones that we believe <br /> we can achieve.There will undoubtedly be twists and turns on this path, and we <br /> will need to stay flexible and adapt along the way. But if we can achieve these <br /> goals, we believe that we can build a community that is healthy, connected, <br /> and vibrant. We encourage everyone to embrace and fully participate in <br /> implementing this CAP. <br /> 2023 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ORANGE COUNTY,NORTH CAROLINA 15 <br />