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                                       Strengthen Our Communities
                                            Improve Quality of Life and Place

                          Project                   Performance Measure(s)                Department(s)
             Strengthening Affordable Housing   Support New Affordable Housing   Grants Management
             Initiatives                      Projects

             Summary:                                             Milestone           Target Date      Status
             Expand affordable housing opportunities, ensuring   Allocate 100% of HOME   1  Qtr. FY 2026
                                                                                     st
             access to safe and sustainable living spaces for   funds
             underserved residents. By dedicating resources to   Present/conduct at one   2  Qtr. FY 2026
                                                                                     nd
             new housing projects, the City aims to increase the   quarterly workshop and
             availability of low-cost housing, address rising   provide grant informational
             demand, and support long-term urban development.   sessions
                                                           Present/ Conduct one     3  Qtr. FY 2026
                                                                                     rd
             Expand partnerships with developers and Community   quarterly workshop and
             Housing Development Organizations (CHDO),     provide grant informational
             fostering collaboration to streamline construction and   assistance session
             renovation efforts. These strategic alliances will   Present/ Conduct one   4  Qtr. FY 2026
                                                                                     th
             enable efficient use of grant funding and help   quarterly workshop and
             maximize community impact.                    provide grant informational
                                                           assistance session
             By integrating these measures, the City will
             strengthen its housing infrastructure, support
             economic stability, and enhance overall quality of life
             for residents in need of affordable housing solutions.













































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