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were imperative to the City's continuing efforts to develop and maintain a suitable living environment. c. Community progress to expand economic opportunities for low and moderate - income persons: Santa Ana did not utilize CDBG entitlement funds for economic development activities during the report period; however, the City did utilize other resources to expand economic opportunities. Santa Ana is a participant in the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program. WIA funding was utilized during the report period to assist unemployed adults, displaced workers, and youth. The City also provided employment training and placement services through the Welfare -to -Work (WTW) program (which officially ended in April 2004). Additionally, since 1993, Santa Ana has been designated as a State Enterprise Zone. The Enterprise Zone is designed to promote business growth and job generation by offering tax credits. Qualified businesses reduce State income taxes by an amount equal to the amount of wages paid to qualified employees. These "hiring credits" are provided to employers who hire low -wage earners, target area residents, laid -off, or long- term unemployed persons. The City is also a member of the Work/Opportunities /Resources /Knowledge (W /O /R/K) Center. This coalition is comprised of the City, the Workforce Investment Board of Santa Ana, the State Employment Development Department, Santa Ana College, and the Orange County Social Services Agency. This coalition provided free services to individuals seeking job search assistance, on-the-job training, and job skills training. Services include labor market information, resume /application writing assistance, job search workshops, job search assistance, and on-the-job training. Approximately 54,000 Orange County residents utilized the W /O /R/K Center during the report period. City of Santa Ana Community Vision Statement: "The City's purpose is to provide quality service to enhance the safety, livability, and prosperity of the community. To this end, the City will implement programs and activities aimed at establishing a dynamic urban center acclaimed for its investment in its youth, neighborhoods, cultural diversity, economic dimate, and quality government services " 2. Evaluation Questions to Consider: HUD has provided the following questions to assist the City undertake a self - evaluation of its performance during the report period. a. Are activities and strategies making an impact on identified needs? K 19E -29 sis/oa