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(CAP) to provide grants to non-profit public service agencies serving the San Leandro community. However, because. the City is facing a debilitating budget deficit, the City anticipates that it will be unable to allocate local General Funds to the CAP Program, and as a result, the CAP Program is anticipated to be funded solely with CDBG funds. Applications for the Community Assistance Grant Program (CAP) and CDBG-funded public services are reviewed by the City's Human Resources Commission for need and benefit to the community. Obstacles Decreases in CDBG funding and City General Funds would inhibit the City's ability to fund eligible public service projects. Short and Long Term Objectives The City anticipates continued support of public services through City funds, such as CDBG, over the next five (5) years. Accomplishments The City anticipates providing City funds, such as CDBG, to qualified non-profit agencies, City programs, and other eligible service organizations during the next five (5) years. The types of assistance receiving funding include: ^ Services for low income families, children, women in crises, seniors, and persons with disabilities. The City proposes to assist 45,000 persons in the next five (5) years. Note: The City has also proposed accomplishments for other public services that were previously described under the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Needs: fair housing services, San Leandro Shelter for Women and Children, Davis Street Family Resource Center, tenant/landlord counseling, and the Rental Assistance Program. Geographic Distribution The majority of agencies funded are located in San Leandro and services are based on need and/or eligibility. Agencies located in adjacent cities may also receive funding provided that they meet a significant regional need and serve San Leandro residents. Priority: Community Development Need -Public Facilities and Improvements The City of San Leandro has utilized CDBG funds for capital improvement projects initiated by the City and by local non-profit agencies. Over the past five (5) years, CDBG funds have been used for the development of a new senior center, for the construction of ADA compliant ramps and sidewalks throughout the City, and facility improvements to non-profit agencies, such as the San Leandro Shelter operated by Building Futures with Women and Children, Family Service Counseling & Housing and Community Development Strategic Plan - FY 2010-2014 City of San Leandro Page 22