WSA - BUDGET DISCUSSION 2011-2012_COLOR

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w The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) awarded Santa Ana $2.8 million in funding to be allocated over three-years for Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re- Housing (HPRP.) These programs provides financial assistance and services to either prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless (Homelessness Prevention) or to help those vvhoare exper)encing homelessness tobe quickly re-housed and stabilized (Rapid Re-housing). The WORK Center received anadditional $68,419 from the State of California to implement the California New Start — Prison-to-Employment program for parolees. The CA New Start — Prison-to-Employment program is a collaborative project that utilizes the resources and service delivery mechanisms ofthe California Department o[Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Employment Development Department (EDD,), and the City of Santa Ana WORK Center. The primary goal of the program is to improve the vocational aptitude of offenders while in custody and increase the likelihood of their secured employment upon release from prison. CA New Start is vital in reducing prisoner recidivism, and improving parolee reintegration by providing jobs. � The City has applied for and received more than $l7 rnU|kzn through the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), which is intended to help states, local governments and consortiums. to purchase, rehabilitate and resell foreclosed residential properties. These activities will heip reduce the negative social and economic impact of residential foreclosures, by restoring p�nopedv values and bringing families back into neighborhoods, local schools, and the 1oco| economy, both as employees and customers. To date, the City's NSP activities have been among the mnost successfu\ in the entire country, and Santa Ana has been recognized asa model others should foUov« for Best Practices in Program Managenlent. The C\iv has exceeded all federal NSP implementation standards, and has helped bring a total of 62 rental and owner occupied units out of foreclosure. In addition, a 37-Unit new construction project is being developed ona foreclosed vacant lot. In keeping with our commitment to long-term planning, we will continue to dedicate our time, energy and resoonces toward providing quality service to enhance the safety, livability and prosperity of our community. In spite of the fiscal challenges the City is facing, the FY 2011- 2012 budget confirms our commitment to this purpose and incorporates the important programs and projects you have requested in response to the community and its needs' On behalf Of Our talented and dedicated workforce, I am proud to present the budget for the 2011- 2Ol2 Fiscal Year. David N. Reamn City Manager lS