19E - CONSOLIDATED PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT

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The Economic Development Division also works closely with the City Manager and other City departments in an effort to present a unified, streamlined approach concerning development and business issues. The Division coordinates many of its programs with various organizations including the Orange County Business Council, Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, State of California Department of Housing & Community Development, State of California Department of Labor, U.S. Small Business Association, local business association nmercial brokers, developers, financial institutions, and several other outside agenci Development Division staff have also attended and participated in more tha 'v meetings with local business associations such as the Small Business A County Small Business Development Center. These meetings he arnal organizations that assisted in obtaining a favorable ;onomic Development in Santa Ana. C. HUD APPROVED NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION ST' as REPORT In January 1999, HUD designated the City Empowerment Zone (FEZ). The mission of the Santa Ana Emp, aas to build a sustainable community that fostered economic ment Zone residents and businesses. The SAEC's mission wa• outlined in its implementation plans. These elements inclu placement, business development, safety, childcare, health, tr :reation, and arts/culture. Collectively, these strategies played rz _ ;ion of the FEZ program within Santa Ana. In early 2009, the Cif Empowerment Zone Program would end in December 2009, ing would be provided. During the 2009-2010 report period f' ssary to close the program. The City's FEZ program permanen J10. D. SE The City ,ection 108 Loan nor did it apply for a 108 Loan Guarantee during the report pe 08/11/2013 40 19E-48