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HOME and NSP funds targeted to the Near Westside, Near Northwest, and Northeast Neighborhood offered an opportunity for all of these entities to work together using their areas of expertise and educate each other on opportunities and challenges that will support the successful conclusion of the ' plan. South Bend utilized a team approach to working with its partners in implementing the programs/projects funded through the various federal sources.The Community Investment staff ' regularly communicated with all sub-grantees, and met with those entities involved in the targeted areas. Regularly scheduled meetings with CDCs occurred due to the nature of work and amount of funds allocated. Staff met with an entity upon approval of a project and prior to contracting. In addition, desktop and on-site monitoring occurred regularly throughout the year. ' St.Joseph County Housing Consortium members were continually informed of project/program status at ' their meetings throughout the year. The Continuum of Care, which includes the Cities of South Bend and Mishawaka, continued to meet monthly to discuss program status and funding opportunities, and to address the broader issues of homelessness and service in the community. In 2015, on behalf of efforts related to the St.Joseph County CoC, the City of South Bend contracted ' with the Corporation for Supportive Housing's (CSH) National Consulting Team to explore the action steps needed to bring the CoC into compliance with current federal guidance and regulations, and consider the option of merging with the Balance of State (BOS). After review and consultation with CSH, the St.Joseph County CoC unanimously approved reaching out and pursing the process to join the Balance of State. Conversations with the BOS Board, CoC, and HUD Field Office occurred in 2016 to begin the merger process. Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service ' agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) ' 1. Efforts to formalize the current structure of the Continuum of Care are ongoing. Monthly, as well as special topic CoC meetings,were held throughout the year.The CoC and the IN Bos have discussed the likelihood that St.Joseph County will continue as an independent planning council after the merger. 2.The Public Housing Authority is a member of the CoC. ' Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the ' jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a) • Racial & Ethnic Minority Concentrations—there is minimal racial and ethnic integration across St.Joseph County, South Bend and Mishawaka.The presence of racial/ethnic segregation presents challenges to fair housing as segregation is linked to economic and service disparities. ' CAPER 24 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015)