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Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report - FY 2000-2001 City of San Leandro Page I1 Priority: Increase and expand activities designed to prevent those currently housed from becoming homeless. Resources Used: City applied CDBG and HOME funds to further this priority. . Activity Undertaken: Rental Assistance Program (RAPS ~ The City contracted with ECHO Housing, Inc. to provide a Rental Assistance Program (RAP) to residents. The program assisted with move-in costs or delinquent rent due to a temporary financial setback by arranging for a guaranteed repayment contract between the tenant and landlord. During this time period, thirteen households were assisted. Rent Review Program ~ The City approved the Rent Review Program, adopted by Ordinance in May of 2001. The Program created a review process for rent increases in excess of 10% or $75 per month. Tenants affected by such increases have the right to a hearing before afive- member community board. The board is trained to provide mediation/arbitration between landlords and tenants. At the end of June 2001, staff had conciliated three cases and one was scheduled for a hearing before the Rent Review Board. Fundin Source Committed Accom lishments/Status Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside City staff Completed. Continue with FY2001-02 CDBG allocation Section 8 Certificate and Voucher Prog am ~ The Housing Authority of Southern Alameda County continued the administration of the Section 8 Certificate and Voucher Program in Southern Alameda County, including San Leandro. The Housing Authority and the City continued the outreach to landlords on acceptance of the Section 8 program. The Housing Authority utilized newsletters and landlord seminars to discuss the benefits of the program. The City assisted in planning the Multi-family Management Assistance Program (MMAP) for rental owners and property managers, which includes a training session on the Section 8 Program.