Title:
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City Council Discussion Regarding Funding for Homeless Proposal Options [TO BE DELIVERED]
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FileID
File ID: 2019-01696
Location
Location: Citywide
Recommendation:
Recommendation
Receive and provide direction.
Contact: Tyrone Roderick Williams, Director of Development, (916) 440-1316; La Shelle Dozier, Executive Director, (916) 440-1319, Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
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Presenter: La Shelle Dozier, Executive Director, (916) 440-1319, Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Homeless Strategy Recommendation
3-Five Point Plan Budget Detail
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: On October 22, 2019, Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) staff presented a Five Point Homeless Plan, which was requested by City Council on September 24, 2019. SHRA collaborated with councilmembers from several districts to identify options for further consideration which included: scattered sites, safe parking, sleeping cabins, motel conversion and Permanent Supportive Housing. The presentation provided an overview of each option including the target population, the number of individuals served, estimated costs, duration of program services, and the amount of time needed to launch operations.
City Council directed SHRA's Executive Director to further refine the Five Point Homeless Plan budget and directed the City Manager to identify current and likely future funding sources, including the amount potentially available, eligible timeline for use, and any restrictions that may apply. This information was intended to support decision-making to prioritize the various options and maximize opportunities for housing those experiencing homelessness. City and SHRA staff worked collaboratively to review existing and planned homeless housing programs to analyze target populations served, projected number served, financial feasibility and timeline.
Nearly a dozen City funded shelter programs ...
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