Agenda Date: 09/21/2021
Subject:
Title
Resolution 40-2021: Approving the Tri-Cities Homeless Action Plan
Body
Prepared by:
Samma Fox, Assistant to the City Manager
PURPOSE:
To adopt the Tri-Cities Homeless Action Plan.
PRESENTATIONS:
Staff Presenter(s): Samma Fox, Assistant to the City Manager
Additional Presenter(s): N/A
SUMMARY:
Three years ago, the Cities of Littleton, Englewood, and Sheridan launched the Tri-Cities Homelessness Policy Committee ("Tri-Cities Committee") to identify challenges and discuss solutions for homelessness in the region. Over the past year, the Tri-Cities Committee worked with stakeholders to study the causes of homelessness and associated challenges in the region. On July 6, 2021 the Draft Tri-Cities Homelessness Plan of Action ("plan of action") was shared with Council for review and comment. Staff from the three cities took the council feedback and made modifications and now the plan of action is before council for approval.
The plan of action includes strategies designed to address specific root causes of homelessness that were identified in the studies. It is organized into four recommendation areas, each with specific projects:
1. Build a strong foundation;
2. Meet the needs of single adults;
3. Identify and encourage workforce opportunities; and
4. Address the needs of families at imminent risk and experiencing homelessness.
The plan of action was adopted by the City of Englewood on September 7th and by the City of Sheridan on September 13th.
PRIOR ACTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS:
* 1/28/2021 - Joint Tri-Council Study Session
* 6/8/2021 - Study Session on Council Goal 6: Housing & Livability
* 7/6/2021 - Study Session on draft Tri-Cities Homeless Plan of Action
ANALYSIS:
Staff Analysis
Background
On January 28th, 2021, the City Councils of the Littleton, Englewood, and Sheridan met with the Tri-Cities Committee. At this meeting, the City Councils heard a report out of the creation of a Political, Economic, Social ...
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