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Strategic Plan — FY 2000 -FY 2004 City of San Leandro Page 30 of 35 Priority: Community Development Need - Public Service Support The City of San Leandro supports a wide variety of non - profit agencies which provide needed services in the community. CDBG funds are combined with City General Fund Community Assistance resources to provide public service grants to non - profit agencies serving the San Leandro community. The City has traditionally allocated between 10 -15% of the annual Block Grant to support public services and approximately $200,000 of City general fund money. In addition, CDBG funds are also made available for capital improvement and rehabilitation of facilities projects that are related to the provision of public services. Funding for public service agency capital improvement projects varies by need and has typically ranged from 10 - 20% of the CDBG grant. Applications for Community Assistance and CIP funds are reviewed by the Human Resources Commission for need and benefit to the community. Assistance is provided to agencies based outside of the City provided that they meet a significant regional need and serve San Leandro residents. Obstacles Potential decreases in CDBG funding or City General Funds would inhibit the City's ability to fund eligible projects. Short and Long Term Objectives The City anticipates continued support of public services through the General Fund and the CDBG program over the next five years. The City will continue to commit 10 - 15% of its annual CDBG allocation toward public services. Accomplishments The City anticipates providing CDBG and /or City funds to approximately five to ten local non -profit agencies each year. During the next five years, the types of assistance provided are likely to include the following: • Low income family and youth, women in crisis, disabled counseling - approximately 2100 individuals and families assisted annually; • Adult literacy skills - approximately 150 individuals served annually; • Shelter programs, including meals, employment, medical care, counseling services - approximately 10,000 bednights and 245 low- income households annually;