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EUGENE SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2015 <br /> <br />may be considered in the development of related policies and regulations. This strategy will <br />address the priority needs of renters, home owners, the homeless, and low-income areas. <br />Support a human services delivery system to address the needs of homeless persons and special <br />needs populations. <br />The Cities of Eugene and Springfield collaborate with Lane County to fund human service <br />providers. This collaborative funding model uses available federal, state and local funds to <br />efficiently support local agencies. The Human Services Commission is the intergovernmental body <br />that guides the use of funds and oversees the activities of agencies receiving funds. In addition, <br />both the Cities of Eugene and Springfield provide capital grants for public facilities operated <br />primarily by nonprofit service providers. This strategy will address the priority needs of the <br />homeless and special needs population, including seniors, ex-offenders, people with HIV/AIDS, <br />victims of domestic violence, people with drug and alcohol addictions, people who are evicted or <br />foreclosed, people with physical and mental disabilities, veterans, youth and college students, and <br />youth aging out of foster care. <br />Promote economic development and employment opportunities through the creation of jobs and <br />business development. <br />The Cities of Eugene and Springfield will use CDBG funds to undertake economic development <br />activities resulting in job creation for low- and moderate- <br />Business Development Fund will continue to provide loans to local businesses resulting in job <br />creation or retention. This Fund operates primarily with program income from previous business <br />loans. The City of Springfield has initiated a similar program to provide loans to local businesses <br />and will continue to provide such loans. Both Eugene and Springfield expect to continue support of <br />microenterprise training for low- and moderate-income persons. This strategy will address the <br />priority needs of increasing employment and self-employment opportunities, for people who are <br />unemployed or underemployed. <br />Make strategic investments to improve low-income neighborhoods and other areas of slums and <br />blight. <br />Both the Cities of Eugene and Springfield will consider strategic investments in capital <br />improvement projects serving eligible areas. Such projects may include public infrastructure and <br />other facilities. This strategy will address the priority needs of renters, home owners, homeless, <br />special needs, low-income areas and slums and blight, and employment opportunities. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />August 2015 <br />Page <br />14 <br /> <br /> <br />