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• Issue project -based vouchers for permanent supportive housing. Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards In an effort to address the problems caused by lead exposure, the City of Santa Ana has implemented a lead paint hazard identification and notification process as part of its housing programs. This process has been designed to comply with HUD's lead -based paint hazard regulations (Title X), which became effective in September 2000, and was implemented by Santa Ana in January 2002. All owner - occupied housing units rehabilitated or constructed prior to 1979 are inspected for lead -based paint hazards. If the inspection finds potential lead -based paint hazards, the subject property is tested — the average cost per test is $450. The procedures to comply with Title X has added approximately 30 days to the typical housing rehabilitation project. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families The objectives and strategies of this Plan are focused on reducing the number of families in poverty, improving the quality of life for the lowest- income, most vulnerable families and individuals, and lessening the impacts of poverty. Strategies include providing affordable housing and special needs housing; working to reducing homelessness; improving public facilities and streets; and economic development. The transition of people above the poverty line involves variety of policies and programs that extend beyond providing opportunities for employment at a Jiving wage. Access to education, transportation, childcare, and housing are key components that can assist persons to secure and retain economically self- sustaining employment. The City will employ a variety of strategies to help alleviate poverty, including efforts to stimulate economic growth and job opportunities, and to provide Santa Ana residents with the skills and abilities required to take advantage of those opportunities. More specifically, the City will undertake a range of activities and services to combat poverty including: • Expand affordable housing opportunities through housing rehabilitation, rental assistance, and creation of new affordable housing units (via new construction and /or acquisition /rehabilitation). • Provide homeless assistance including prevention activities, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and access to permanent supportive housing opportunities. Supportive services will be blended with these activities. • Enforce public safety to prevent criminals from victimizing the poor. • Implement public facility improvements to improve the overall infrastructure of the City and eliminate public improvements /infrastructure that negatively impacts residential OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 2017 21A-45 Bil