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EXHBIT 1 persons assisted during the report period is highlighted throughout this report. Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) Lead -paint hazards are typically found in buildings constructed prior to 1978; the year lead based paint was banned in the United States, Until 2012, children were identified as having a blood lead "level of concern" if blood tests resulted In 10 or more micrograms of lead per deciliter. Experts now use a reference level of 5 micrograms per deciliter to identify children with blood levels that are much higher than most children's levels. Although many children remain at risk of exposure to harmful lead levels (Le., than the CDC recommended level of 5 micrograms of lead per deciliter of bloc blood levels in children age five and younger, largely as a result of the phase= by federal, state, and local agencies to limit lead paint hazards in housingfi. W` All owner -occupied housing units rehabilitated during the repor were inspected for lead-based paint hazards. If the inspectioQJ subject property was tested —the average cost per testQpv is$QU comply with Title X has added approximately 45 days to the typi importantly, staff reports that at least some potential program I funds for rehabilitation because of the additional -scope of work hazards even though the cost for said work is forgig' Ooh, --h_., Actions taken to reduce the number of fed,blood lead levels greater �rasui�. e CDC reported a decline in leaded gasoline and efforts 3t were c n,aructed prior to 1978 lead-based p "MfitAzards, the indicates that;p'roceduresto habilitation project, but more may have chosen not to pursue City the lead-based paint 91.320(j) Santa Ana's anti -poverty strategy includes ex0MApanding ho sing opportunities and support services for low-income Vk residents, and coordinatingp_'Ublic and private resources to address theirspecific needs. Services and activities WM supported by the City included M)- wm • Housing rehabilitation, rental b0tstance, and creation of new affordable housing opportunities via new const(uction and acgtr_' -I n/refial fitaSi9n activities • Homeless assistance including prevention activities, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and access f permbnent housing oppprtunities; appropriate support services were blended with these activities • Public faeUty improvements to improve the overall infrastructure ofthe City, but more specifically for older and/or Idwer income neighborhoods • Job training, ob search skills and job placement to provide those living in povertywith new employment ear opportunities thatpy higher wages • Youth recreation"'and diversion services to provide youth living in poverty with alternatives to gang and crime activities Actions taken to develop Institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The large number of non-profit organizations serving low-income communities in Santa Ana is both an asset and a challenge. With a long history of serving the community, the sheer number of non -profits leads to increased competition for limited resources. Conversely, the benefits of a rich variety of social service organizations often OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) CAPER 75A-29 19