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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: October 3, 2023 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 8-i <br /> SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution Amending the Orange County FY 2022-2023 HOME <br /> Program Design <br /> DEPARTMENT: Housing <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> June 7, 2022 Adopted Resolution - FY Erica Cormack, Community <br /> 2022-23 HOME Program Development Program Manager, 919- <br /> Amended Resolution for FY 2022-23 884-9213 <br /> HOME Program (Mark-up Version) <br /> Amended Resolution for FY 2022-23 <br /> HOME Program (Clean Version) <br /> PURPOSE: To approve a resolution amending a resolution adopted on June 7, 2022 which <br /> authorized the Orange County FY 2022-2023 HOME Program Design. <br /> BACKGROUND: At its June 7, 2022 Business meeting, the Board of Commissioners approved <br /> a resolution outlining project activities for the 2022-2023 HOME Program, allocating $257,241 in <br /> HOME funds for down payment assistance. The proposed amended resolution centers around <br /> rephrasing "down payment assistance" as "homebuyer assistance." This amendment aims to <br /> refine and clarify the language used in the resolution while maintaining the program's intended <br /> purpose. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to <br /> this item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic <br /> background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br /> for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br /> The creation and preservation of affordable housing options helps to meet a basic need and <br /> advances economic self-sufficiency. <br />