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al 9 <br /> STAFF REPORT <br /> PAGE 13 <br /> IN. MISSION, ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, COMMUNITY <br /> HOUSING ALTERNATIVES, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE, RESIDENTIAL <br /> SERVICES, INC., AND OTHERS. ASSIST IN THE FORMATION AND <br /> FUNDING OF NEW GROUPS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO SPECIAL <br /> POPULATIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR PROVISION OF SIMILAR SUPPORT <br /> THROUGH AN ORANGE COUNTY NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION, <br /> STAFF RESPONSE <br /> The County has provided direct financial support to <br /> InterFaith Council and Community Housing Alternatives in <br /> their efforts to assist the homeless and the elderly. <br /> Continued assistance and support will be provided to these <br /> agencies and others addressing the needs of special <br /> populations. <br /> C. PROVIDE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE AS REQUIRED BY HANDICAPPED <br /> AND TROUBLED INDIVIDUALS IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY <br /> FOR SECTION 8 AND OTHER RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND ASSIST <br /> THESE PERSONS IN LOCATING RENTAL HOUSING. <br /> STAFF RESPONSE <br /> The Housing and Community Development Staff makes a special <br /> effort to assist handicapped and troubled individuals find <br /> suitable housing and participate in the Section 8 program. <br /> Additionally, the department proposes giving preferences for <br /> assistance to elderly and disabled qualified applicants. <br /> D. MARE REVOLVING LOW INTEREST LOAN FUNDS AVAILABLE UNDER <br /> REHABILITATION AND HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR UPFITTING OF <br /> • STRUCTURES TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS <br /> AND FOR PROVISION OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPECIAL <br /> • POPULATIONS. <br /> STAFF RESPONSE <br /> This recommendation will be incorporated into programs <br /> designed for the proposed Local Housing Fund. <br /> E. INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN <br /> • COUNTY WIDE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING. <br />