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(IIeader for Odd Numbered Pages: Times 8 point, bold, flush right) Action Plan - FYI 997 City of Page I PART I. RESOURCES (18 point Universal Bold, underlined) FEDERAL Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds: The City of San Leandro applies for CDBG funds in conjunction with the Alameda County HOME Consortium process. The funds are used for a variety of housing services to low income residents. During FY 1997-98, the City of San Leandro anticipates receiving a CDBG grant in the amount of $835,000 and program income is estimated at $70,000 from repayment of housing rehabilitation loans. Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME): HOME provides flexible funding to states and local governments for affordable housing programs for low income households. HOME funds can be used to acquire, rehabilitate, finance, and construct affordable housing, as well as to provide tenant -based assistance. During FY 1997-98, the City of San Leandro will develop a multi -unit rehabilitation program of which HOME funds are expected to be the primary resource. McKinney Act Funds/McKinney Supportive Housing Program: These funds are awarded on a competitive basis for the creation of transitional and permanent housing facilities for the homeless, and operation and development of supportive housing and services, respectively. The City of San Leandro is supportive of the local nonprofit agencies applying for and receiving these funds. The San Leandro Shelter for Women and Children were successful in receiving confirmation of McKinney Act Funds to be used for the development of transitional housing at the Alameda Naval Base. HUD Section 8 Rental Assistance Program: The Housing Authority of Alameda County will continue to support its applications for Federal Section 8 rental assistance Certificates and Vouchers. Federal Funds for Transportation Financing Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) funds. Due to the uncertainty of future ISTEA funds, the City of San Leandro is currently supporting efforts targeted at retaining the ISTEA fund as a resource. In addition, there are several other transportation financing opportunities through the federal government, including Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program, Transportation Enhancement Activities, Public Lands Highways, Railroad Grade Crossings, Hazard Elimination Safety, and Emergency Relief Program.