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Block Groups. Comparing 1990 and 2000 Census data has helped the City evaluate if program efforts to improve the quality of life for lower income Santa Ana households have had an impact. A comparison seems to indicate a further concentration of lower income residents in Santa Ana's low- and moderate - income target area. During the 2004 -2005 report period, the City will begin steps to develop performance output measures that not only measure the number of persons assisted by HUD - funded activities, but also will measure how the quality of life for low- and moderate - income persons is improved. c. What barriers may have a negative impact on fulfilling the strategies and the overall vision? The City has endeavored to implement its overall vision for community improvement despite obstacles and barriers. Implementation of HUD's new lead paint hazard regulations has necessitated the utilization of extensive staff time to implement a compliance process. Housing rehabilitation projects have experienced significant delays (30 to 60 days) as "rehabilitation" work cannot commence until lead testing and clearance has been completed. These delays and added costs act as a disincentive for program participation. As described previously, some property owners have chosen to not participate in housing rehabilitation activities simple due to issues related to lead -based paint compliance. Activities such as CDBG /ESG funded transitional housing also experienced delays. If applicable, grant recipients were required to provide proof of lead paint testing and clearance. If clearance was not provided, City staff withheld payment in order to assure compliance. This has resulted in slower spending of CDBG and ESG funds. During the report period the housing market in Orange County continued to experience increases in property values and rents. During the report period the City was able to raise its HOME -after rehabilitation value to $380,000. And while this change allowed the City to assist more lower income households rehabilitate their properties, it did not necessarily help first -time homebuyers as this new median maximum purchase price was still out of reach for most households with an income at 80% of the County median. These housing costs surges have resulted in an increased demand for rental assistance and affordable housing in general. Increasing housing costs have placed additional pressure on the City to identify new resources to further expand affordable rental and ownership housing opportunities. Additionally, increased labor and material costs have reduced the effective amount of money the City has to fund activities impacting the costs of public services and construction of public facilities. Finally, California counties and cities are still waiting for the full impact of the State's budget crisis. Early indicators show that many programs that have typically received state funding will see severe reductions in resources; therefore added pressures will be placed on the HUD grant funds administered by the City. 28 9/9104 19E -31