Agenda 11-02-23; 6-a - Orange County Climate Action Plan and Greenhouse Gas Inventory

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SUMMARY COST & IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE Efficiently allocating resources and funds is a cornerstone of the CAP for Orange County. Structured by year and specific focus area,the budget section presents a clear trajectory of expenditures and investments to facilitate the County's vision of a sustainable future. An overview of the funding plan is provided in the core body of the CAP, providing a breakdown of the estimated costs associated with each core goal. The implementation year for each strategy was selected based on its priority score and alignment with the top 10 things the County should do. Strategies set for immediate rollout have a higher priority score, whereas those with a later implementation year indicate a lower priority score. To further clarify our financial commitments and implementation timeline, the appendices serve as a detailed resource. Within them, there is a table delineating possible internal funding mechanisms, a table detailing potential funding sources from federal,state, regional,and local levels, a comprehensive funding plan that itemizes each strategy's estimated cost, the proposed implementation year, and possible funding source(s) and a detailed implementation plan specifies each strategy's projected rollout timeline, primary implementation lead(s) and potential partners. More details on funding and implementation schedule can be found in Appendices D-F. The implementation of this CAP will not rely solely on internal budgets but, instead, be supported by current and future grant funding opportunities. Therefore,it is imperativethattheCountycommittohiring agrant administrator to support the grant writing process. As grants are received, the County will need to prioritize where internal funding should be spent. CONCLUSION While the proposed CAP actions can be daunting,the cost of inaction is much higher. Investments now will substantially reduce long-term operation costs, reduce recovery costs from climate-related disasters, and promote growth in local jobs and the economy. The goals are ambitious, but ones that we believe we can achieve.There will undoubtedly be twists and turns on this path, and we will need to stay flexible and adapt along the way. But if we can achieve these goals, we believe that we can build a community that is healthy, connected, and vibrant. We encourage everyone to embrace and fully participate in implementing this CAP. 2023 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ORANGE COUNTY,NORTH CAROLINA 17