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(deader for Odd Numbered Pages: Times 8 point, bold, flush right) Action Plan - FY1997 City of Page 13 * 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 (such as child care) 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. Funds have also supported the Project Literacy program for illiterate adults within the community. A job -based, on -site literacy program is now occurring 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 The Development Services Department is made up of the Planning, Building and Redevelopment Divisions. Both the Community Standards and CDBG/Housing Sections are included as part of the Planning Division. In an effort towards enhanced communication with members of the community, the San Leandro Civic Center provides a "One Stop Counter". The purpose of this counter is to provide the best possible customer service to the residential and business communities with regard to economic development and land use issues. PUBLIC/PRIVATE COORDINATION 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 fiscal year. Housing Overall coordination within the City will occur amongst the City Council (and serving as the Redevelopment Agency), the Development, Community Services and Public Safety Departments; the County; and local serving nonprofit agencies. The City and Redevelopment Agency contract with Alameda County to provide a variety of housing rehabilitation services to the San Leandro community. The City will also work with the County to administer the HOME funds for affordable housing rehabilitation or new construction projects. Fair Housing, tenant/landlord and Rental Assistance Program (RAP) services will be contracted with 3*