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Discussion - composition of the Community Coalition on Homelessness
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Issue/Request:
At the November 11, 2020 Community & Economic Development Committee (CEDC) meeting staff provided a presentation and framework to begin a process of evaluation and community dialogue regarding a coordinated effort to respond to homeless related concerns within the community, and to begin to connect available resources across a multi-faceted and multi-discipline approach.
Key Issues:
The CEDC was in favor of creating a community coalition of stakeholders to develop a long-range plan to respond to homelessness within the community. Below are key aspects that the coalition could focus efforts around:
· evaluate existing resources available
· identify gaps in homelessness support
· identify availability of resources to fill gaps
· enlist community support
· create awareness and education within the community
City staff developed a list of potential community stakeholders to consider in organizing the Community Coalition on Homelessness:
· Social Service Agencies
· Religious and Charitable Organizations
· Homeless advocates
· Resident representatives
· Business representatives
· Community members
· Elected Officials
· City Officials
o Administration
o Police Department
o Neighborhood Services
o Law
o Prosecutor’s Office
o Municipal Court
o Parks and Recreation
The creation of a Community Coalition on Homeless and appointments to the coalition would ultimately be determined by the Mayor and City Council.
Proposed City Council Motion:
No motion prepared at this time - agenda item for Committee discussion purposes
Background:
On November 11, 2020 Police Chief Travis Forbes provided a presentation to the CEDC regarding homelessness and outlined current resources and responses within the community. The CEDC unanimously agreed to begin taking steps to build a community stakeholder group to develop a long range plan and response for the community. The CEDC also recomm...
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