Board of Supervisors Q2-22

Description

The COVID-19 has changed the way sheltering approached. With additional funding available for non-congregate sheltering, options can be expanded for housing while working with individuals to address barriers to housing and navigate to permanent housing options.

Progress Update

Jun-22

Q2 updates:

Renovations continue on the Empire Mine Courtyard project with Homekey dollars. Utilizing 30 recently allocated emergency housing vouchers, this project will convert to 21 units of affordable permanent housing in August 2022 for households experiencing homelessness.
All providers are currently using the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to track all hotel/motel stayers.
A contract is in place for non-congregant services connected to the Housing Resource Team. The contract will provide up to 20 beds with basic services such as on site meals, laundry, and necessary transportation.
Utilized trailers for COVID isolation and quarantine; trailers will be converted to permanent housing at designated mobile home parks as COVID hospitalization numbers and the need for quarantine and isolation allow.

Next Steps

Jun-22

Priorities for next quarter:

Work closely with shelter providers to ensure non-congregate operations work hand in hand with congregate shelter operations.

Measures

Milestones

Develop a request for proposal to secure a provider or providers able to stand up non-congregate shelter to reduce the number of unsheltered households by 2025.
Homeless Plan 2022 | 1/1/22 - 6/30/24
Utilize HMIS to collect data on non-congregate shelter placement outcomes.
Homeless Plan 2022 | 1/1/22 - 6/30/24
Work closely with shelter providers to ensure non-congregate operations work hand in hand with congregate shelter operations.
Homeless Plan 2022 | 1/1/22 - 6/30/24

Objectives

Homelessness
Board of Supervisors 2021
Homelessness
Board of Supervisors 2022
Expand Shelter
Homeless Plan 2022

Owner

Mike Dent (Housing and Community Services)