Agenda Date: 08/20/2019
Subject:
Title
Resolution 42-2019: Approving an IGA with the Burnes Center for an assessment of homelessness in coordination with the cities of Englewood and Sheridan, and Arapahoe County
Body
Prepared by:
Samma Fox, Assistant to the City Manager
PURPOSE:
Does council approve the IGA with the Burnes Center for an assessment of homelessness in coordination with the cities of Englewood and Sheridan, and Arapahoe County?
PRESENTATIONS:
Staff Presenter(s): N/A
Additional Presenter(s): N/A
SUMMARY:
In the fall of 2018, the Tri-Cities (Englewood, Littleton, and Sheridan) convened a Tri-Cities Homelessness Policy Group consisting of a council member, city manager, and police representative from each city, local service providers, and other state and local agencies. The local service provider participants are the AllHealth Network, Change the Trend, faith-based group, and the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). This group meets monthly to share information and connect with other entities to identify best practices. The joint assessment is a recommendation from the group.
The assessment (scope and IGA attached) from the University of Denver's Burnes Center on Poverty and Homelessness, has two phases. The first is intended to increase understanding of chronic homelessness including the underlying causes, contributing factors, and barriers preventing people from exiting homelessness. The second phase will focus on understanding family homelessness.
PRIOR ACTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS:
6/11/2019 - Study Session - Council moved the item forward to a regular meeting.
7/2/2019 - Regular Meeting - Motion to designate funding approved.
ANALYSIS:
Staff Analysis
This study will set a baseline by which staff and council can measure the effectiveness of any subsequent policy or resource decisions regarding this population. The study will provide information to aid in targeting the resources needed by this population, and will be an important tool in prac...
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