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A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S SUPPORT FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND REQUESTING ALLOCATION OF $500,000 FROM AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING FOR THE PURPOSES OF ACCELERATING CREATION OF NEW TRIAGE SHELTER CAPACITY.
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BY COUNCILORS TOMANEK, FORSMAN, NEPHEW AND PRESIDENT RANDORF:
WHEREAS, the city council desires to reaffirm the city's support for those experiencing homelessness through both policy changes and funding appropriations in recent years (listed below); and
WHEREAS, the council has passed the following policy changes in recent years to support more compassionate care for those experiencing homelessness in coordination with local nonprofit service providers:
(a) On July 9, 2018, passed Ordinance 10576 repealing the city's prohibition against resting in a vehicle if the vehicle is legally parked;
(b) On October 28, 2019, passed Ordinance 10659 allowing for "cottage home park developments" - clusters of homes grouped together on a single parcel of land; and
(c) On August 22, 2022, passed Ordinance 10816 allowing outdoor living sites on an interim basis, requiring operators to renew their permit regularly. This type of facility would provide short-term, temporary living, while requiring operators of sites to provide sanitation, potable water, refuse collection, and other necessities. The use specific standards are intended to ensure careful management, provide basic necessities, and ensure safety and environmental protections; and
WHEREAS, in addition to supporting housing projects across all income levels, the council has passed the following dedicated funding in recent years to support more compassionate care for those experiencing homelessness in coordination with local nonprofit service providers:
(a) On March 22, 2021, passed Resolution 21-0192R allocating $1,266,823 in U.S. Cares Act funding to the following projects:
(1) $36,000 for preventing Homelessness during a pandemic- Center City Housing Corp;
(2) $487,172 for L...
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