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i <br /> qp <br /> C' <br /> If <br /> 19 . The Health Department has received additional funding for the following items : <br /> • Addressing Lead : The Health Department has received $ 12 , 440 in federal pass ~ <br /> through grant funding to conduct testing and remediation for lead in water , and <br /> inspection and remediation for lead - based paint and asbestos at all Orange County <br /> public schools and licensed child care facilities . The funding will be used towards the <br /> supplies needed to perform these inspections . <br /> • Communicable Disease Pandemic Recovery : The Health Department has <br /> received a federal pass -through grant for an additional $ 120 , 510 to support the <br /> department to return ( or exceed ) pre - pandemic service delivery for all communicable <br /> diseases , including COVID - 19 . These funds will be used to expand communicable <br /> disease surveillance , detection , control , and prevention activities to address COVID - <br /> 19 and other communicable disease- related challenges impacted by the COVID - 19 <br /> pandemic . It will be used towards operating costs to assist staff in performing their <br /> duties . <br /> • ELC Enhancing Detection : The Health Department has received a federal pass- <br /> : <br /> through grant for $ 205 , 890 to support the COVID - 19 pandemic response . Funding <br /> will be used for a temporary part time staff to perform surveillance , case follow- up <br /> and epidemiologic linkage among cases and clusters follow- up in Orange County , as <br /> well as supplement current staff funding , cell phone , mileage , supplies and other <br /> vaccine and tracing supporting activities . <br /> • Management of Chronic Illness in Pregnancy : The Health Department has <br /> received a federal pass -through grant for $ 4 , 000 to support the management of <br /> hypertension and diabetes during pregnancy and in the postpartum period . Funds <br /> will be used to purchase blood pressure monitors , digital glucometers , lancets , <br /> and /or glucose strips to be distributed to uninsured maternal health patients for use <br /> outside their scheduled appointments . <br /> This amendment provides for the receipt of these funds in the General Fund for the above <br /> stated purposes . <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT : The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are <br /> applicable to this item : <br /> • GOAL : CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents , childhood and senior injuries , <br /> 4 <br /> gang activity , substance abuse and domestic violence . <br /> • GOAL : FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION <br /> AND INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or <br /> color ; religious or philosophical beliefs ; sex , gender or sexual orientation ; national <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 />