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homeless were women and 47% were men. In addition, the survey noted that there were 1,280 chronically homeless people in the County, which represented 20% of the total homeless population and two times the national average. While services and housing opportunities for homeless people have steadily increased in Alameda County, they have not kept pace with the growth of homelessness. San Leandro has traditionally supported a number of homeless serving activities t111ough the CDBG Program. The Five-Year Plan proposes continued support for these activities over the next five years. Proposed activities inchide operational funding for programs such as the San Leandro Shelter operated by Building Futures with Women and Children (which is an emergency shelter with supportive services for homeless women and children) and the Davis Street Family Resource Center (a community social service agency). To help those who are at risk of losing their residence, the City proposes to use CDBG funds for landlord/tenant counseling services and local funds for the Rental Assistance Program, which provides move-in costs and delinquent rent assistance. In addition, the City proposes to continue funding its pro rata share of the County Continuum of Care Program's administration costs because the program develops funding resources for homeless providers on behalf of San Leandro and other participating cities ui the COtlllty. Supportive Housing Needs In addition to the homeless, there are a variety of other sub-populations in Alameda County such as persons with physical or mental disabilities and seniors who need affordable housing integrated with available support services. The City intends to primarily use available HOME and Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside funds for any future transitional or permanent supportive housing projects that will serve San Leandro residents with special needs. Community Development Needs -Economic Development Because the City funds its economic development activities mainly with tax increment revenue from its three Redevelopment areas, the City has begun limiting its use of CDBG funds for economic development in recent years. Potentially, the City may still seek to allocate its CDBG funds to provide loans to eligible small businesses for property upgrades in the next five years if funding is available. in addition, CDBG funds may be a resource in the future if the need arises to develop and implement a neighborhood strategy or plan that includes commercial revitalization. - Communit~Develo~ment Needs -Public Service Support The City supports a wide variety ofnon-profit agencies which provide needed services in the community. In the Five-Year Plan, the City proposes to continue providing operational projectgrants tonon-profit agencies providing services to San Leandro residents. During the next five years, the types of services considered priorities for CDBG funds are likely to include literacy programs, shelter programs, health services, fair housing, tenant/landlord counseling and social services for low income women, children and families in crisis, seniors and persons with disabilities. Housing and Community Development Strategic Plan - FY 2005-09 City of San Leandro Page 3