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EXHIBIT 1 R. Plan Elements. Required for all PHAs completing this form. B.1 Mission. State the PHA's mission for serving the needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families in the PHA's jurisdiction for the next five years. Our Mission is to provide affordable housing for the most vulnerable members of our community to use as a platform to obtain self- sufficiency and independence from our assistance. B.2 Goals and Objectives. Identify the PHA's quantifiable goals and objectives that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of low-income, very low- income, and extremely low-income families for the next five years. Goal # 1: Fully utilize all funding provided by HUD and apply for additional funding to serve the most vulnerable members of our community. Objective # 1: Utilize 100% of the Annual Budget Authority provided by HUD for each CY. Objective # 2: Apply for additional vouchers and funding opportunities. Goal # 2: Expand participation in the Family Self -Sufficiency Program for families to use as a platform to obtain self-sufficiency and independence from our assistance. Objective # 1: Expand the number of active participants in the Family Self -Sufficiency Program. Objective # 2: Assist Family Self -Sufficiency Program participants to graduate from the program and become self-sufficient. Goal # 3: Ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of all voucher program operations. Objective # 1: Certify annually as a High Performing Housing Authority and exceed HUD's minimum sample size requirements for quality control file reviews and inspections under SEMAP Indicator # 3 and 5. Goal # 4: Increase assisted housing choices by providing quality customer service to existing landlords and conducting outreach to new landlords. Objective # 1: Communicate on a monthly basis with active landlords by providing information on key program updates. Objective # 2: Maintain active participation in the Orange County Apartment Association and attend local events to promote participation in the program. Goal # 5: Provide equal opportunity, affirmatively further fair housing and provide regular training on fair housing for staff, owners and participants. Objective # 1: Provide an annual mandatory training for all Housing Authority staff. Objective # 2: Provide information on fair housing to owners and participants. Page 2 of 9 form HUD-50075-5Y (03/31/2024) City Council 3-6 3/18/2025