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Santa Ana's strategy to implement its community vision made a significant impact during the report period. Utilization of public funds to expand and preserve the City's affordable housing stock resulted in assistance for 111 housing units. 13 Section 8 rental assistance resources assisted 2,558 households. Expanding home ownership opportunities helped stabilize neighborhoods — eight households were assisted during the 2003 -2004 report period. These and other programs addressed the housing priority needs identified in the City's 2000 - 2004 Consolidated Plan. The City's Continuum of Care system continued to address the housing and service needs of the City's and the region's homeless families and individuals. Components of the City's system of care carried out during the report period included supportive services, homelessness prevention services, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and access to permanent housing. The needs of homeless with special needs (e.g., victims of domestic violence, persons living with HIV /AIDS, and the disabled) were also met by Santa Ana's Continuum of Care system. These program efforts helped address priority needs identified in the City's Consolidated Plan. Various programs, including the Work Force Investment Act resources, addressed the community's employment training and job placement needs. The State designated Enterprise Zone, and Redevelopment funded business attraction and retention programs provided economic opportunities to City residents. During the report period, the City also continued implementation of its HUD - approved Empowerment Zone (EZ) strategy. EZ resources were also utilized to address community priority needs identified in the City's 2000 - 2004 Consolidated Plan. In order to meet the changing needs of the community, the City supported public services and public facility improvement projects. Public services for lower income youth and seniors help stabilize households by providing services such as medical /dental care, family counseling, recreation, and nutrition programs. Street and park projects initiated during the report period will also have a positive impact on the human environment of Santa Ana neighborhoods. b. What indicators would best describe the results? Comparing actual versus planned accomplishments is perhaps the best means currently available to measure results of program efforts. Overall, the City exceeded housing and homeless goals during the 2003 -2004 report period, but fell short in the areas of public services. In the area of public facilities, three park and three street projects were initiated during the report period. Projects should be completed in the 2004 -2005 report period. Table 2 provides a summary of planned versus actual accomplishments for fiscal year 2003 -2004. The 2000 Census has also provided information to ascertain if HUD - funded program efforts have benefited low- and moderate - income residents by Census Tracts and /or 13 37 single - family owner occupied and 74 multi - family housing rehabilitation projects were completed during the report period. 27 9/9/04 19E -30