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assist low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers through the City's First Time Homebuyer Program. The City's Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance that was approved in December 2004 will also assist in the production of new affordable rental and ownership opportunities primarily through private developers. Homelessness Needs Homelessness remains one of the most difficult problems facing in Alameda County. Homelessness typically occurs due to the lack of affordable housing and/or due to insufficient income as the result of loss of employment or family illness. Mental disabilities, domestic violence, and alcohol or drug addiction are also contributing factors. San Leandro has traditionally used the CDBG Program to support a number of homeless-serving 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 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 (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. Communi 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 low-income women, children, and families in crisis, seniors, persons with Housing and Community Development Strategic Plan - FY 2010-2014 City of San Leandro Page 3