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the national housing crisis and the resulting number of vacant and abandoned homes. This situation, ' <br /> coupled with an aging housing stock, created a challenging environment for neighborhoods and the <br /> community. Complementary responses including acquisition/ rehabilitation,and demolition were seen ' <br /> as necessary and critical to achieving revitalization and assuring other investment. Therefore resources <br /> were directed toward programs that addressed those activities. ' <br /> Another significant obstacle has been the reduction of State funding and the lack of availability of State <br /> ESG funding to agencies serving the most vulnerable in St.Joseph County. There are no other resources ' <br /> to counter the reduction of these previously available funds. This hampers the ability to provide service <br /> at the level anticipated and/or desired.The limitation of short term rental assistance dollars in the <br /> community as compared to the need was also a major obstacle. The economy and state of ' <br /> unemployment created a greater challenge as services were sought by even more individuals and <br /> families. t <br /> Members of the St.Joseph County Continuum of Care (CoC) have attended meetings, over the recent <br /> past, held by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority(IHCDA) and voiced concerns <br /> about the reduction of funding from the State of Indiana. Written concerns were also submitted to <br /> IHCDA. <br /> Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) <br /> In 2012, the Housing Authority of South Bend (HASB), in partnership with the County Health Department ' <br /> and financial support from the City of South Bend, County Commissioners, County Health Department, <br /> the Community Foundation of St.Joseph County, South Bend Medical Foundation, and Residence Inn by <br /> Marriot, received a Lead Hazard Control Grant for the second time.This grant brought$2.48 Million in <br /> resources to the County to combat the poisoning of children by lead hazards.As part of these resources, <br /> $180,000 was used to focus on a physical and holistic approach to several additional home toxins and <br /> safety hazards in what HUD refers to as a Healthy Homes initiative. One hundred and forty (140) homes <br /> were targeted to address Lead and Healthy Homes hazards. Homes with children under the age of six <br /> and children identified with elevated Blood Lead Levels were the main priority. ' <br /> Outreach and training have created more jobs by increasing the capacity of the certified contractors in <br /> the County. Over 156 personnel, including 75 that qualified as Section 3 eligible (low income), have ' <br /> received training and certifications in Lead Hazard Abatement.The HASB has partnered with local <br /> institutions and companies to access funds from other programs in order to assist families by completing <br /> much needed repairs in addition to the Lead Hazard Work. The HASB continues to accept applications <br /> and complete assessments in order to identify properties for the next LHCG Grant application. <br /> The HASB maintains Section 8 Landlord Assistance Program whereby any resident living in a Section 8 <br /> unit that is lead contaminated and the owner refuses to bring the home into a lead safe status, is given <br /> preference on the Public Housing waiting list for the first available unit. With 2,124 Section 8 vouchers <br /> and a Housing Authority property 99.5%occupancy rate, these policies are seen to significantly increase ' <br /> the number of affordable housing units that are lead-safe in the City. The HASB also maintains a listing <br /> of previous lead safe addresses at http://www.hasbonline.com/docs/safe.pdf. <br /> CAPER 22 <br /> OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) ' <br />
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