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PART VI. COORDINATION EFFORTS The City of San Leandro will continue to coordinate available CDBG, HOME, Redevelopment, General Funds, and other public or private resources to provide housing programs, public service assistance, capital improvements,. and economic development activities for eligible residents and neighborhoods during the next five (5) years. Housing Housing-related activities will be coordinated between various City divisions, including the Redevelopment Agency, the Planning Division, and the Housing Services Division which administers the CDBG program. The City will also coordinate with Alameda County, County HOME Consortium member cities, non-profit agencies, and private developers to address housing needs. The City will also work with the County to administer HOME funds for affordable housing rehabilitation or new construction projects as well as tenant-based rental assistance. The City will continue to contract for housing services such as fair housing and tenant/landlord counseling. The Redevelopment Agency and Housing Services Division staff will continue to work closely with local nonprofit agencies, the County, and other HOME Consortium members to identify permanent affordable, emergency and transitional housing needs (along with necessary supportive services) for the homeless and/or persons with special needs. Public Services and Public Facilities The City will continue to use CDBG funds to support public services agencies serving San Leandro residents. Efforts will continue to include the Human Resources Commission and nonprofit agency directors/members to further improve and evaluate the needs assessment and funding process. The City will also continue allocating CDBG funds for City and non-profit capital improvement projects as well. Non-profit facility improvements will be coordinated within the Planning, Building & Safety Services, Engineering and Transportation Departments, and the City Council. Economic Development Commercial revitalization efforts will continue through the City's Office of Business Development (OBD). OBD staff shall work with Housing Services Division staff, local business organizations (such as the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association), and various other economic development organizations to better address and determine the City's future economic and job needs. Housing and Community Development Strategic Plan - FY 2010-2014 City of San Leandro Page 27