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3. Evaluation of past performance This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. The City has used the resources provided by HUD to the best of its ability and has been successful in meeting HUD's objectives over the preceding years. Components of the City's system of care carried out during the report period included outreach, supportive services, homelessness prevention, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and access to permanent housing. The needs of the homeless with special needs (e.g. , victims of domestic violence, persons living with HIV /AIDS, and the chronic homeless) were also addressed by Santa Ana's CoC system. These program efforts helped address priority needs identified in the City's Annual Plan. Various programs, including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act resources, addressed employment training and job placement needs. The State designated Enterprise Zone and the City's business attraction and retention programs also provided economic opportunities to residents. In orderto meet the changing needs of the community, the City supported public services and public facility improvement projects. Public services for lower income youth and seniors help stabilize households by providing services such as recreation and nutrition programs. The City recognizes that the City's annual entitlement and formula allocations are not sufficient to meet all of its needs and therefore seeks to maximize coordination and cooperation among agencies and organizations to make the best use of these limited funds. Also, the City recognizes that leveraging resources Is critical to achieving the City's goals. The City continues to cultivate funding partners who can match the City's investment of CDBG, HOME, and ESG Program funds. The need remains great, and additional funds are sought to ensure that more affordable housing and important programs and activities are available for those in need. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. The City employs diverse methods to encourage on -going participation from residents, community service providers, and existing and potential community development partners. The participation process for the Annual Plan included public notices; a 30 -day public comment period; public hearings; and consultation with non - profits, City staff, and housing providers. Summary of public comments OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Action Plan 2017 21A-7