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The City and the Redevelopment Agency will continue to contract with Alameda County to provide housing rehabilitation services and with ECHO Housing to provide Fair Housing, tenant/landlord and Rental Assistance Program services. The Redevelopment Agency and CDBG staff will also continue to work closely with local nonprofit developers and shelter agencies to identify affordable and transitional housing needs. The City is analyzing a proposal from Citizens Housing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of an apartment building in the southern part of San Leandro. The City's participation in the acquisition and rehabilitation project would include HOME and Redevelopment Set-Aside funds. Public Services/Capital Improvement Projects Public Services will be supported by both the CDBG and the City's Community Assistance funds (general funds} and efforts will continue to include the Human Services Commission to further improve and evaluate the needs assessment and funding process. CDBG funds are expected to be made available for nonprofit agency facilities and City-initiated capital improvement projects. Business Revitalization Revitalization efforts will continue through the City's Business Development Department and directed by the City Council. Staff works closely with the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Business Association, the East Bay Small Business Development Center, and various economic development organizations to determine the Gity's future needs. Two programs underway, the Neighborhood Shopping Center Revitalization Program and the MacArthur Boulevard Facade Renovation Program, will further enhance the City's business revitalization efforts. PUBLIC HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS AND RESIDENT INITIATIVES There are no public housing units located within the City of San Leandro. The City does not anticipate activities to promote such initiatives. Action Plan - FY2002 City of San Leandro Page 19