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Strategic Plan — FY 2000 -FY 2004 City of San Leandro Page 34 of 35 It is anticipated that CDBG and the City's Community Assistance funds will continue to support nonprofit agencies that provide job assistance and related services to low- income members of the community. In recent years, several nonprofit agencies such as Davis Street Community Center, Community Resources for Independent Living(CRIL). Shelter Against Violent Environments (SAVE), and the San Leandro Shelter for Women and Children have provided job support and related services to families, disabled persons, and women with children who are homeless and /or in transition. The City of San Leandro has attracted several commercial office and retail developments, including a new WalMart which created employment opportunities for residents. The CDBG staff will continue to work closely with the City's Economic Development staff to develop eligible programs and promote increased economic development and community job retention. It is anticipated that the City will continue to fund activities such as a job- based, on -site literacy program in coordination with several San Leandro based businesses. The City will continue to encourage new agencies and programs providing job assistance and related services to apply for funds. INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE CDBG and HOME activities are located in the Office of Economic and Redevelopment which is part of the City Managers Office. In an effort to leverage the use of funds, the CDBG and HOME staff collaborates with all City departments, including Redevelopment, Economic Development, Engineering, Planning and Community Services. In addition, the staff also works closely with service and housing agencies to accomplish local community development objectives. PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENT INITIATIVES There is no public housing in the City of San Leandro. PART VI. COORDINATION EFFORTS The City of San Leandro will continue to coordinate CDBG, HOME, Redevelopment and Community Assistance funds to provide housing programs, public service assistance, capital improvement opportunities and economic development revitalization programs to the community during the next five years. Housing Housing related activities will be coordinated between various City divisions, including Redevelopment, Planning and CDBG. The City will also coordinate with Alameda County, Alameda County HOME Constorium and non -profit agencies to address housing needs.