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The community development needs of lower income households were also addressed during the report period. CDBG funds were provided to the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society and the Discovery Museum of Orange County to support the rehabilitation of the historic Howe -Waffle House and Maag Ranch House. Unfortunately, both these projects have experienced substantial delays causing the City to reevaluate its ongoing support. Three street reconstruction projects were also initiated during the 2003 -2004 report period. Construction should be completed during the next report period. Similarly, three park improvement projects started during the report period and should be completed within the next 12 months. Park and street improvement projects are located in the City's CDBG target area. A debt service payment was made on the Section 108 loan obtained by the city to complete construction of the City's Police Holding Facility. This project has made a positive impact on the quality of life for Santa Ana's residents. Similarly, the helicopter surveillance program received CDBG funding. This service provided over 450 hours of surveillance and resulted to 2,522 service calls. The reduction of crime in Santa Ana's lower income neighborhoods was deemed a high priority in the 2000- 2004 Consolidated Plan. Another program that was highly rated in the Consolidated Plan was code enforcement. The Planning and Building Agency and City Attorney's Office were allocated $1,995,800 for code enforcement activities during the 2003 -2004 report period. This program provided inspections throughout the City's Low- and Moderate - Income target area aimed at ensuring compliance with the Santa Ana municipal building and housing code, and ensuring that health and safety standards were maintained in deteriorating areas. Funding was also used to prosecute property owners who failed to make required property improvements. Finally, the City supported a wide array of programs that addressed the social service needs of the community. Many of the public services funded by the City are key elements to its strategy to reduce the number of families living at or below poverty. Services were provided to a reported 15,469 youths during the report period. Youth services included education, after - school recreation /education, and various cultural arts programs. Other CDBG funded public services included public safety, mediation /restitution, counseling, drug diversion, medical /dental care, and senior citizen services. Based on the HUD CDBG Financial Summary Report (Exhibit No. 4), 100% of CDBG funds were expended for the benefit of low- and moderate - income households and individuals. 32 19E -35 9/9/04