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would otherwise be difficult to fund using the limited CDBG "public services" dollars. As <br /> in prior years, these applications were reviewed primarily by the Housing Commission <br /> and its recommendations are listed below. <br /> HC LIHF Funding Recommendations <br /> Agency 1 Project Description Re comm Request Comments <br /> Community Resources for Independent Living(CRIL(-Provision of $15,000 76% Important component of programs to <br /> independent living and housing services to low and very low income support housing/services for disabled; <br /> Pleasanton residents with disabilities. fund partially due to overall funding <br /> limitations <br /> ECHO Housing-Provision of housing counseling services to $50,000 100% Required by HUD to meet federal fair <br /> Pleasanton residents,including fair housing education and housing requirements <br /> investigation,tenant-landlord counseling and mediation,rental <br /> assistance,home-seeking and shared housing. <br /> ECHO Housing-Provision of information and counseling services to $5,000 100% Important service for seniors to protect <br /> Pleasanton seniors regarding reverse mortgages. against financial predation <br /> Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center—Community Stabilization $25,000 83% Investment in City-initiated start-up <br /> Program;provision of training,counseling and referral services to agency;fund partially due to overall <br /> Pleasanton residents seeking homeowner opportunities and/or dealing funding limitations <br /> with default and foreclosure issues <br /> TOTAL: $95,000 91% <br /> The recommendation summarized above would result in the allocation of $95,000 in <br /> LIHF funds for FY 2012 grant cycle. This represents a slight (2%) increase over <br /> FY 2011 ($93,000). The use of LIHF funds for the activities listed above is consistent <br /> with the policy for use of LIHF fund that was adopted by the City Council in 1994. Note <br /> that the above does not include the option of utilizing an additional $12,000 from the <br /> LIHF to provide "gap" funding to Abode Services TVHSP for case management services <br /> discussed previously. <br /> Applications Recommended for HOME Funding <br /> As part of the HHSG review process the City has historically made recommendations <br /> regarding the use of federal HOME funds. As in prior years, these programs were <br /> reviewed by the Housing Commission. The HC's and staff's recommendations are <br /> listed below. <br /> Page 6 of 11 <br />