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reported in the CDBG FINANCIAL SUMMARY REPORT (EXHIBIT No. 7), 100% of Santa Ana's CDBG funds were spent to benefit Low- and Moderate - Income persons and households. ■ During the report period, the City funded public service programs with CDBG funds that benefited HUD - defined presumed beneficiaries (e.g., elderly). For these program clients, income documentation is not the basis for program eligibility but rather the fact that they meet HUD's definition of a presumed beneficiary. For programs not serving presumed beneficiary clientele, the City required providers to obtain and document household size and income data .12 The City conducted on -site monitoring of service providers to review the mechanism for determining program eligibility. The City also conducted spot checks of files during monitoring visits to verify the accuracy of data and information of clients. ■ Public facility improvement projects were limited to HUD target neighborhoods. HUD target neighborhoods have been identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as having a majority of residents with incomes at 80% of median income or less. EXHIBIT 2 includes a map that identifies the City's CDBG Target Areas utilized during the 2011 -2012 report period. ■ During the report period the City continued its efforts to address the housing needs of homeless households as identified in the 2010 -2014 Consolidated Plan; however, no CDBG funds were used during the report period for homeless programs — the City exclusively utilized ESG funding for this purpose. ■ The community development needs of lower income households were also addressed during the report period. Substantial resources were committed and expended on upgrading parks located in the City's Low- and Moderate - income areas. Additionally, CDBG funds were used to undertake several street improvement projects in the City's CDBG - eligible neighborhoods. These projects will have a positive impact on the quality of life for Santa Ana's residents. ■ The Planning and Building Agency was allocated approximately $1,250,000 for code enforcement activities. This program provided building and housing code inspections throughout the City's CDBG - eligible areas to ensure compliance with the Santa Ana Municipal Code and also to ensure that health and safety standards were maintained in deteriorating areas. CDBG funds are utilized to pay for a portion of staff costs to implement this program in target neighborhoods. ■ The City addressed the social service needs of the community. During the report period, services were provided to 4,819 youths and parents /guardians. Youth services included education and after - school recreation /education programs. Home delivered and congregate site meal programs served 1,196 Santa Ana senior citizens. 12 The City requires that the validity of this information be confirmed by the service provider through an income verification process or through client self - certification. 08/23/2012 37 19C -45