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Agenda Title:

Homelessness Strategies in Independence

Executive Summary:

This presentation will summarize the findings of an inter-departmental task force assigned to work in cooperation with community partners to explore strategies to help address homelessness in Independence.  The presentation will focus on Outreach, Services & Support, and Housing.  Current efforts will be summarized, gaps identified, and possible next steps offered for further consideration.

Background:

At the direction of the City Manager, an inter-departmental task force has been assembled to work with community partners to explore Best Practices and identify potential strategies for addressing homelessness in Independence.  In this effort, the task force has also benefited from input and assistance from the City Manager and elected officials. In the course of these discussions, attention has focused on a variety of strategies pertaining to Outreach, Services & Support, and  Housing.  This presentation will summarize the outcome of these community discussions and offer some possible next steps for further consideration.


Fiscal Impact:

This presentation is information only.

Department:          Contact Person:          Mark Randall


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