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assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. The County does not have a formal policy for individuals being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care. These individuals would normally fall under the State's jurisdiction and we as a County would follow the State's policy. However, under the County's Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program, preference is given to applicants who are homeless, victims of domestic violence, aged -out foster care youths and families living in a transitional housing program. Discussion In respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs, the County is partially funding, Phase II, of an elderly rental project, that is being developed by Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation ( HICDC), with HOME funds. The Mohouli Neighborhood Heights Senior Housing Project will be a 120 unit elderly rental project located in Hilo, Hawaii. Phase I of the project consisting of 60 units, began in April, 2012 and was completed in March, 2014. Phase II of the project will consist of 30 units and is scheduled to begin in May, 2016 and completion in May, 2017. The County is providing nutritional and transportation services to the residents. Hawaii Island Adult Care, Inc. (HIAC) is working with HICDC to relocate their program on -site of the project. The HIAC would provide an adult day care program to the residents, as well as to other seniors in the community. The HIAC program would further the health of the seniors by keeping them engaged, physically and mentally involved, and in the presence of trained personnel that can respond to their needs. The HIAC provides an adult day care program where elders attend for the day, they have dignity, spend time with peers in activities of interest and are a part of the community. In the past, the County has provided CDBG funds for the planning, design, site and infrastructure improvements for the HIAC project. In 2015, CDBG funds were provided for foundation and site improvements. 2016 CDBG funds will be used for the vertical construction of the facility and is scheduled to start in September, 2016 and completion in September, 2017. Part of the 2016 CDBG funds will be allocated to the Mobile Homeless Outreach Service Program, which is administered by HOPE Services Hawaii Inc., and the CDBG funds will be used to acquire two vehicles to assist in the outreach to homeless individuals. The Kama kana Villages -Senior Affordable Housing - Infrastructure Improvements is another project that will be partially funded with 2016 CDBG funds. The CDBG funds will be used for infrastructure improvements for the development and construction of 85 units for a Senior Housing Project in Kailua -Kona. One year goals for the number of households to be provided housing through the use of HOPWA for: Short -term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to prevent homelessness of the individual or family Tenant -based rental assistance Units provided in housing facilities (transitional or permanent) that are being developed, leased, or operated Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 34