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<br /> <br />PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 <br />the cross-training of enforcement advocacy officers in conflict <br />management/resolution or the creation of useful information pack <br />listing sources of help for homeowners who are in violation of C <br />5)Promote neighborhood pride by stimulating resident involvement i <br />improvement activities, including: <br />a) <br />b) <br />c) <br />assistance of City crews and volunteers. <br />6)Seek the participation of churches, civic organizations, schools <br />businesses in neighborhood improvement and revitalization effort <br />7)Continue the program of identifying and demolishing substandard <br />structures; coordinate demolition with a proactive and effective <br />to provide incentives for home building on empty lots. This may in <br />coordinate private <br />sector to revitalize, streamlining the permit approval process, and <br />reduced permitting fees. <br />8)Strengthen the ability for local organizations, e.g., Sheltering <br />Services, Inc., to support weatherization and energy efficiency <br />improvements in existing neighborhoods. The Weatherization Assis <br />Program (WAP) is sponsored by the Texas Department of Housing an <br />Community Affairs and helps low-income persons, particularly the <br />elderly and persons with special needs, control their home energ <br />Local organizations need additional support so that more weather <br />improvement options are made available. The City may also active <br />support these local organizations by partnering with them on gra <br />applications or hosting weatherization open houses or organizing <br />energy-efficiency audits. <br />9)Continue to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) <br />funds, HOME Grant funds, or other grant or loan programs to crea <br />rehabilitate affordable housing for low-income households. <br />10)Continue to coordinate with and help to promote housing assistan <br />programs of the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation and <br />Harris County Community Development Agency. <br />GOAL 5: Ensure affordable and sufficient housing options in the <br />future. <br />The availability and affordability of different housing options <br />higher quality of life. In general, as more types and affordable <br />options are supplied, a greater number of residents will be able <br />work in La Porte. Therefore, anticipating and meeting future hou <br />d <br />planning will enable the community to respond effectively to the <br />variety of market segments, from young singles and newly married <br />to large families, empty nesters, seniors, and retirees looking <br />2.12 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />