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H. SELF - EVALUATION In addition to reporting annual performance statistics, HUD requires the City to undertake a self - evaluation of its efforts to address housing and community development needs. 1. Evaluation of Community's Progress and Future Plans: a. Developing a viable community by providing decent housing,: During the 2003- 2004 report period Santa Ana continued efforts to preserve and expand the City's supply of affordable housing for all income categories, with special emphasis on the needs of very low- income households. Thirty -seven homeowner rehabilitation projects were completed during the 2003 -2004 report period. Homeownership opportunities were expanded by the City's participation in various programs (eight buyers assisted). The Housing Authority provided rental assistance to 2,558 households. Equally significantly, Santa Ana's supply of affordable rental housing was expanded through acquisition and rehabilitation activities. In partnership with a community based housing development organization and private property owners, the rehabilitation of 74 rental units was completion during the 12- months of the report period. Extremely low -, very low -, and low- income renter households occupied these units. Additionally, the housing and supportive service needs of the City's homeless and persons with special needs were addressed during the report period. Emergency shelter was provided to 1,629 homeless persons, and 949 persons were assisted with transitional housing. HOPWA funds also provided emergency, transitional and permanent housing opportunities to persons living with HIV and AIDS on a countywide basis. b. Community progress to develop a suitable living environment: A suitable living environment begins with safe, decent housing and neighborhoods. As outlined above, the City invested substantial resources during the report period to expand and preserve its supply of affordable housing. Code enforcement also played a critical role in the City's strategy to develop a suitable living environment. Approximately $1.9 million in CDBG funds was allocated for code enforcement efforts. Neighborhood Preservation staffs efforts resulted in the inspection of 12,027 code violation complaints. Additionally, safe neighborhoods were enhanced via the Santa Ana Police Department's helicopter program (partially funded with CDBG). Public facility improvements and historic preservation projects also lent to the development of a suitable living environment, especially in the City's CDBG target area. Funding for public services and support services for the homeless, persons with HIV /AIDS, and lower- income persons in general, 25 9/9/04 19E -28