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1234Name of ProgramObjectiveTimeframe in H.EStatus of Program ImplementationHousing Programs Progress Report Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.Action 60.01 AContract with Fair Housing Services ProviderOngoingIn FY 2018-2019, the City continued to contract with ECHO Housing, a regional non-profit fair housing agency, to provide fair housing services in an effort to reduce housing discrimination. ECHO Housing received 29 fair housing cases with intake, assessment and counseling provided. Of those cases, 2 were reported to Fair Employment and Housing Commission, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, or other FH legal referrals. The City allocates CDBG general administration funds, not public services funds, to ECHO Housing's fair housing services.Action 60.06 AFair Housing Training SessionsOngoingECHO Housing held 8 presentations on issues related to Fair Housing to property management companies in FY 2017-2018.Action 60.06 BFair Housing OutreachOngoingAs a part of its contract, ECHO Housing provides public service announcements, educational flyers and supports other media outreach as is possible given the demands on their Fair Housing staff. General Comments:Annual Progress ReportJanuary 2019Table DPage 21 of 24146