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The City's Office of Business Development actively seeks new commercial office and retail developments that may result in new emplo}nnent opportunities for residents. The CDBG staff will continue to work closely with the City's Office of Business Development staff to develop eligible projects and programs and promote increased economic development and conununity job creation and retention. INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE Public agencies, for-profit and non-profit private organizations all play a part in the provision of affordable housing, social services, capital improvements and economic development. The City's Housing Services Division has the primary responsibility for implementation and monitoring of the Consolidated Plan, Housing Element and Housing Strategy, which all guide the City's present and future housing plans. The Division works closely with the Redevelopment Agency (Office of Business Development) in the implementation of housing projects and programs. Non-profit agencies also provide social services to the community each year. The Alameda County Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department is 'the lead agency in the implementation of the HOME Consortium's Consolidated Plan. HCD also administers the HOME Program for the HOME Consortium members, HUD homeless programs (including the Continuum of Care Council), and the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program for homeownership. The Gity and other cities in the County take part in each of the HCD activities described above. PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENT INITIATIVES There is no public housing in the City of San Leandro. PART VI. COORDINATION EFFORTS The City of San Leandro will continue to coordinate available CDBG, HOME, Redevelopment, General Funds and other public or private resources to provide housing programs, public service assistance, capital improvements, and economic development activities for eligible residents and neighborhoods during the next five years. Houstn~ Housing related activities will be coordinated between various City divisions, including Redevelopment, Planning and CDBG. The City will also coordinate with Alameda County, County HOME Constorium member cities, non-profit agencies and private developers to address housing needs. The City will also work with the County to administer HOME funds for affordable housing rehabilitation or new construction proj ects. The City will continue to contract for housing services, such as fair housing and tenant/landlord counseling. The Redevelopment Agency and CDBG staff will continue to work closely with local nonprofit agencies, the County and other HOME Consortium members to identify permanent Housing and Conmlunity Development Strategic Plan - FY 2005-09 City of San Leandro Page 28