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■ With respect to rental housing units the City did require property owners to comply with Fair <br />Housing Act regulations to ensure reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices <br />and /or procedures when necessary to afford a person with a disability equal opportunity to use <br />and enjoy a dwelling. <br />■ During the 2011 -2012 report period funding and other approvals were received by the <br />developer Vista Del Rio for construction of a multi -unit housing project specifically targeted for <br />persons with disabilities. Construction of the project is underway and will be reported as <br />completed in a future year -end report. <br />■ The Mental Health Association of Orange County assisted 801 chronically homeless individuals <br />with outreach and treatment services. Outreach included referrals to appropriate housing. <br />■ Mercy House provided emergency shelter (during cold /wet weather) to over 377 individuals, <br />most of who are chronically homeless and may also suffer with mental illness and /or substance <br />addiction. <br />• Housing services were also provided to persons with HIV /AIDS — a condition often considered a <br />disability or special need. Fifty households were assisted with long -term rental assistance. <br />Additionally, 82 individuals benefited from HOPWA- funded transitional housing and 118 <br />accessed emergency housing and homelessness prevention assistance. <br />08/23/2012 18 <br />19C -26 <br />