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Recommendation to Direct the Preparation of a Needs Statement to Confirm the Ongoing Community Needs for the Fiscal Year 2027-28 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan; to Designate the President of the Social Service Human Relations Board and another Board Member to Review the Statement and Represent the Board at the City Council Public Hearing; and to Determine That CDBG Public Services, Based on Funding Availability.
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To: Honorable President Gerald Bryant and Members of the Social Service Human Relations Board
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In June 2026, the City of Alameda (City) prepared and submitted its Annual Action Plan (Action Plan), which identified the following priorities:
Support programs for very low- and low-income residents, preserving safety net services, and providing support and coordination for families and individuals who are vulnerable or “in crisis”.?
Improve access to food and reduce food insecurity.?
Support services that provide mental health care or support services for those residents experiencing mental health challenges.?
Fund and support overnight shelter, crisis housing, and public services for homeless families and individuals.?
Fund supportive services, including case management and outreach, at organizations that serve homeless families and individuals.?
Fund economic development initiatives and support services that help job seekers to receive additional training or enter the job market, including microenterprise assistance.?
Create new affordable housing throughout the City.?
Substantial Rehabilitation to preserve existing inventory of affordable housing and/or to convert underutilized structures into affordable rental units.
Offer financing for owner occupied/residential rehabilitation projects.
Clean-up and secure unsafe structures and sites that pose a health and safety threat.?
Make improvements, including those for ADA accessibility, to public facilities, such as curbs and sidewalks, ...
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