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its owner - occupied housing program goals (excluding NSP units). The City had planned to assist 33 owner households during 2011 -2012; however, only 14 owner units were rehabilitated during the year and one household was assisted with HOME ADDI funding to purchase a home. At the outset of the 2011 -2012 Fiscal Year, the City planned on providing assistance to with the acquisition, rehabilitation and /or construction of 26 rental housing units. During the report period the rehabilitation of 34 rental housing units was completed resulting in the City exceeding its one -year goal by eight units. Construction of additional rental units was initiated during the report period, these will be reported during the year they are completed. Several reasons exist that account for the City falling short of its 2011 -2012 housing program goals. These reasons include the following: • Several key program staff retired during the 2011 -2012 report period. Due to reductions in HUD funding and the loss of redevelopment, these positions have not been filled. The resulting increase in workload for the remaining staff has negatively impacted productivity. • The loss of redevelopment has stymied future housing program production. The City has considered phasing funding and construction of projects in order to maximize project resources. Phasing often results in project delays. • Many home owners still remain apprehensive of the current economic market and are unwilling to encumber their home with additional debt. ■ In total, homeless service providers that received ESG assistance from the City exceeded planned goals for the 2011 -2012 report period. All but three programs met at least 70% of their respective goal for the year — The Dayle McIntosh Center, Southwestern Minority Economic Development Corporation, and Veterans First. ■ With respect to public services, during the 2011 -2012 report period, activities funded with CDBG met planned goals. Combined, service providers exceeded planned goals (119 %). ■ As ExHIBiTS 4 and 6 provides an overview of City's efforts to meet community improvement five - year goals. These activities mainly include street and park improvements. It is important to note that in addition to the completion of 12 community improvement projects, 17 more were at some level of construction. These latter accomplishments will be reported in subsequent CAPERS at the time they are completed. Even though it is difficult to ascertain if five -year goals will be met after two year, several activities that are off to a slow start. These activities include the following: construction of new rental housing (project is underway but will not be reported until completed), owner and renter housing rehabilitation, services for the disabled and Low- and Moderate - income persons in general, and fair housing services. 08/23 /2012 31 19C -39