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2 <br /> • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes, <br /> and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental <br /> laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no group of people <br /> should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences <br /> resulting from industrial, governmental, and commercial operations or policies. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impacts are applicable to this item: <br /> • ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WASTE REDUCTION <br /> Initiate policies and programs that: 1) conserve energy; 2) reduce resource consumption; <br /> 3) increase the use of recycled and renewable resources, and 4) minimize waste stream <br /> impacts on the environment. <br /> • RESULTANT IMPACT ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AIR QUALITY <br /> Assess and where possible mitigate adverse impacts created to the natural resources of <br /> the site and adjoining area. Minimize the production of greenhouse gases. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: <br /> 1) Approve a construction contract with Hamlett Associates for the construction of the Richard <br /> E. Whitted Complex Stormwater Improvement Project; and <br /> 2) Authorize the County Manager to execute the construction Agreement, subject to final <br /> review by the County Attorney, as well as any subsequent amendments for contingent and <br /> unforeseen requirements up to the approved budget amount on behalf of the Board. <br />