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outcome measures, programs or actions and outputs for each of the needs identified in the 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan. Impact of Activities on Identified Needs and Indicators of Results San Leandro just completed year four of the five year Consolidated Plan. Almost all of the anticipated outputs have been exceeded. For example, the City anticipated that 46 units of new construction would be developed through the redevelopment inclusionary requirement, but 59 units have been created. Originally the senior housing project was expected to produce 26 units and the final project was a 60 unit project. Along with the 134 units that the acquisition and rehabilitation of two apartment complexes created, there has been an increase in the availability of affordable rental housing. The need to increase affordable housing is one of the main goals of both the Housing Element of the City's General Plan and the Consolidated Plan. See Exhibit A for a comparison of the strategies and actions with the actual results (outputs). Barriers That May Have Had A Negative Impact In Fulfilling Strategies The greatest barrier to fulfilling strategies is the lack of funding for affordable housing programs. Status of the Grant Program and Any Activities Falling Behind Schedule All of the CDBG projects are progressing. The three parks projects are in various stages of completion. The Cherry Grove Park rehabilitation is almost complete. The final drawings for the Bonaire Park renovation are completed and the engineering staff will call for bids on September 9, 2004. Staff is reviewing the 100 percent drawings on Memorial Park which will then be returned to consultant for final drawings. Engineering staff probably will call for bids September 20, 2004 or October 4, 2004. The schematic design for the Senior Center was put on hold until the land is purchased. The land purchase is part of the 2004-05 Annual Plan. At that time, the schematic design will be started. With the adoption of the Housing Strategy, the City refocused the First Time Home Buyer Program. Down payment assistance will be provided to families needing assistance in purchasing inclusionary zoning units, which will be at affordable prices and, therefore, qualify for financial assistance using redevelopment housing set aside funds. The City will continue to participate with the Lease Purchase Program as well as provide citizens with a comprehensive list of down payment programs that are available through lenders, Fannie May, Freddie Mac, or other similar sources. Timeliness of Grant Disbursements The City met the timeliness requirements of the CDBG regulations. The three park projects are progressing with timely expenditures. The City has a policy of completing CDBG funded park projects in a timely manner to assure that the grant money is spent. The City received $520,000 in program income from the sale of land initially purchased for Davis Street Community Center. These funds were deposited in May. It is anticipated that there will be no problem in spending these funds in 2004-05 as they are designated for the cost of acquisition of the land for the Senior Center. 15