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I. REHABILITATION PROGRAM INFORMATION (DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM, PROJECTS /UNITS COMPLETED, TOTAL CDBG FUNDS INVOLVED, AND OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDS INVOLVED DURING THE REPORT PERIOD) CDBG funds were utilized to rehabilitate 15 housing units during the 2003 - 2004 report period. The table below provides an overview of the programs, number of units completed during the report period, the amount of CDBG funds expended on the project(s), and the amount of other public /private funds involved: J. HUD APPROVED NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGIES OR EZ/EC ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT In January 1999, HUD designated the City of Santa Ana as an Urban Empowerment Zone (EZ). Since its designation, EZ activities have been designed to support the City's commitment to build a sustainable community and foster economic opportunities for EZ area residents. During the 2003 -2004 report period, EZ resources were provided to the City for implementation of its strategic plan. A summary of 2003 -2004 accomplishments is outlined below: Community Partnerships / Capacity Building During the 2003 -2004 report period, efforts were concentrated on establishing mechanism to address gaps in workforce needs of the FEZ businesses and FEZ residents. Specific gaps that were explored included childcare, housing, transportation and health care. To address these gaps, commitments were made to enhance the nonprofit community by expanding knowledge and expertise in respective fields. Economic Development Efforts continued to attract more businesses to the FEZ. Four businesses were either retained or attracted to the FEZ during the 2003 -2004 report period. Additionally, two sites were prepared for development. These vacant and blighted properties will be developed into new light industrial uses; several businesses have already been identified as tenants. Finally, approximately 1,200 FEZ residents participated in various job- training programs; 474 of these individuals were placed in "local living wage jobs." Sustainable Community Development During the 2003 -2004 report period, ten W.O.R.K. Center partners provided FEZ residents with a variety of services easily accessible through the Daisy Wheel System. The "Daisy Wheel System" is a point of entry mechanism to the W.O.R.K. Center continuum of services. Each of the participating agencies within the Daisy Wheel act as a point of entry for FEZ residents to access the various services offered by partner 36 19E -39 9/9/04