Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with the Community Shelter Board (CSB) for the implementation of a single adult crisis response system. The contract will provide $1,104,612 from the General Fund for the purpose of assisting homeless men and women to transition more efficiently and effectively from a place of homelessness to permanent housing and stability. Despite the economy doing well in Columbus and central Ohio, the number of single adults in homelessness grew 14% over the last three years. With longer shelter stays, and two out of three single adults unable to secure stable housing, the system is struggling to move people out of homelessness.
There are three key components to the single adult crisis response system: First, the new Van Buren emergency shelter is addressing the growing numbers of men, women and families who are experiencing homelessness. Second, case managers called Navigators are connecting with a person when they enter the homeless system and working with them throughout their stay. Third, relationships with key partner agencies are being strengthened and enhanced.
Emergency action is requested so that the Community Shelter Board can continue these services without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this contract are allocated from the FY2015 General Fund budget.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contract with the Community Shelter Board for the purpose of implementing the single adult crisis response system; to authorize the expenditure of $1,104,612.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,104,612.00)
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WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to enter into a contract with the Community Shelter Board (CSB) for the implementation of a single adult crisis response system; and
WHEREAS, the city supports the implementation of the single adult cri...
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