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activities, and the Strategic Plan proposes continued support for these activities over the next five years. Proposed activities include operational funding for programs specifically the San Leandro Shelter, which is an emergency shelter operated by Building Futures with Women & Children that provide support services for homeless women and children, and the Davis Street Family Resource Center, which is a community social service agency. Also, the City proposes to use CDBG funds for landlord/tenant counseling services and local funds for the City's Rental Assistance Program to assist those who are at risk of losing their residence. Finally, the City proposes to continue funding its pro rata share of Everyone Home administration costs to implement the Everyone Home Plan, which is a comprehensive blueprint to end homelessness in the County. 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. Communi . Development Needs -Economic Development Because the City funds its economic development activities mainly with tax increment revenue from its three (3) Redevelopment areas, the City has been limiting its use of CDBG funds for economic development. If funding is available, the City may potentially still seek to allocate its CDBG funds to provide loans to eligible small businesses for property upgrades in the next five (5) years. CDBG funds may also be a resource in the future if the need arises to develop and implement a neighborhood strategy or plan that includes commercial revitalization. Community Development Needs ~ Public Service Support The City supports a wide variety ofnon-profit agencies which provide needed social services in the community. In the Five-Year Plan, the City proposes to continue providing program operational grants to non-profit social services. providers serving San Leandro residents. During the next five (5) years,. the types of services considered priorities for CDBG funds are likely to include social and health services for law-income women, children, and families in crisis, seniors, persons with disabilities, shelter programs, fair housing, and tenant/landlord counseling. Community Development Needs -Public Facilities and Improvements The City has historically utilized CDBG funds for capital improvement prof ects initiated by the City. CDBG funds have been used for building and infrastructure improvements in eligible areas, accessibility upgrade to parks and sidewalk ramps, and facility improvements for non-profit agencies serving the community. The City plans to continue using available CDBG funds to fund accessibility improvements to public facilities, installing wheelchair curb ramps throughout the City, and assisting non-profit social service agencies serving San Leandrans with necessary facility improvements. DRAFT Housing and Community Development Strategic Plan - FY 2010-14 City of San Leandro Page 3