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the program. ECHO -Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (Housing Counseling Services) — Margie Rocha — advised that ECHO has provided assistance through workshops to many Pleasanton residents on various issues including fair housing issues, tenant rental assistance, tenant/landlord counseling, shared housing, and other programs available. She thanked the Commission for their past support of this program. Commissioner Soby was advised by Ms. Rocha that grant funds would be used for administration expenses for the program. She advised that the funds are important for ECHO to be able to provide the services to Pleasanton residents. Ms. Rocha informed Commissioner Lombardo that ECHO receives payment from the City of Pleasanton on a per client basis. Commissioner Gaidos was advised by Ms. Reisner that unused grant funds were rolled over into the following grant fund cycle. Neighborhood Solutions (Housing Rehabilitation Program) — no representative Ms. Reisner advised that staff is recommending funding for the Housing Rehabilitation Program be put on hold and allow staff to identify a provider for the program through an RFP process. She discussed the difficulties in trying to administer this program. Commissioner Lombardo closed the meeting for agency presentations. Commissioner Lombardo discussed with Ms. Reisner the types of loans and grants that are provided through the Housing and Human Services Grant Program. Commissioner Soby commented on the Neighborhood Solutions grant and the need to evaluate some of the programs. He indicated he was struggling with how successful the Abode program might be and felt numbers would need to be reviewed at the end of the year to determine if the program is a success. Ms. Reisner advised that the Commission could request a mid -year report to look at the programs progress. She also noted that agencies are required to submit a year -end report on their programs. Commissioner Gaidos agreed with Commissioner Soby and felt data in a mid -year report would be helpful. Commissioner Lombardo suggested an ongoing matrix would be helpful for Commissioners to check on this and other ongoing programs. A motion was made by Commissioner Soby, seconded by Commissioner Lombardo, recommending HOME and LIHF funds be considered for allocation as follows with an understanding that the Commission is to be provided a matrix showing progress for each of the programs: $ 52,544.00 Abode Services / Tri- Valley Rapid Rehousing Program (HOME Funds) $ 36,000.00 Abode Services / Case Management (LIHF Funds) $ 15,617.00 CRIL / Housing Services for the Disabled (LIHF Funds) $ 40,000.00 ECHO Housing / Housing Counseling Services (LIHF Funds) $126,000.00 Housing Rehabilitation (LIHF Funds)" Page - 4 -