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Explanation of Agency Collaboration The primary collaboration took place between the Cities of Eugene and Springfield. As a Consortium, Eugene and Springfield are required to prepare the Plan jointly. Assistance in the preparation of the plan was also received from the Lane County Human Service Commission (HSC) staff, HACSA staff, and staff from the United Way of Lane County. The collaboration with United Way in the creation of 2004 State of Caring report brought statistically significant data collected from over 1,200 households in Lane County to the plan. In addition, the partnership enabled the plan developers a vastly larger forum for discussion of needs, input on priorities, and the opportunity to develop future partnerships to meet the needs of the community. Additionally, a survey of social service agencies and housing providers was conducted in the summer of 2004 and the results are incorporated in the housing and homeless needs analysis and strategic plan. A complete analysis of the provider survey is found in the Appendix. Relationship to Other Planning Documents The Consolidated Plan 2005 submission is the third Consolidated Plan submitted since it became a HUD requirement. The Consolidated Plan is consistent with other plans adopted by the local jurisdictions and these are listed below: · Residential Land Use and Housing Element. The State of Oregon also requires there be a local comprehensive plan and these must conform to State land use goals. As a part of the Periodic Review process, the Cities of Eugene and Springfield and Lane County recently completed adoption of a new Residential Land Use and Housing Element as a part of the Metropolitan Area General Plan. · Springfield Community Housing Plan. In 1995, the City of Springfield adopted the Springfield Community Housing Plan 1995 - 2005 that sets forth goals, policies, and implementation strategies for housing and neighborhood revitalization. · Cracking the Housing Crisis. Also in 1995, the Eugene City Council accepted a report entitled, Cracking the Housing Crisis. This study was commissioned by the Eugene City Council in 1994 to identify and evaluate strategies to solve Iow-income housing and homeless crises. · 2004 Continuum of Care. The Intergovernmental HSC comprised of representatives from Lane County and the Cities of Eugene and Springfield, is the lead agency for implementation of the Continuum of Care Plan. It includes activities aimed at reducing poverty and homelessness in Lane County. The plan involves joint policy development in the areas of human services, supportive housing, and community facility development and maintenance. The plan identifies how funds should be spent to meet local identified needs for Iow-income and homeless persons. · Fair Housing Plans. Both the Cities of Eugene and Springfield have developed Fair Housing Plans. · Housing Authority Plan. HACSA of Lane County is required to submit a five-year Agency Plan to HUD on July 15, 2005. At the time of this writing, HACSA's Agency Plan is in the process of being formulated. VVhen the plan has been publicly