To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Katherine Smith, Director, Community Resources
Prepared By:
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Maura Masters, Homeless Program Administrator, Community Resources
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Presenter: Katherine Smith, Director, Community Resources
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Subject:
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1:30 PM *Homeless Coordinating Committee 2024-2026 Strategic Plan
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The purpose of this study session is to present the Homeless Coordinating Committee’s (HCC) Strategic Plan as recommended by Community Development, Housing and Homeless Services (CDHHS) staff with Community Resources, as well as to seek direction from the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regarding the adoption of the HCC Strategic Plan.
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Background and Discussion: On April 26, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners established the Homeless Coordinating Committee (HCC) to address the crisis of homelessness within Arapahoe County. The HCC was established through the coordination efforts of a diverse group of local partners. The primary goal of the HCC is to develop a plan to address homelessness and affordable housing in partnership with over 150 local organizations and governmental agencies. In March of 2022, the Homeless Coordinating Committee conducted annual meetings to create a more comprehensive and coordinated response to homelessness in the County and to build lasting solutions. The drafted plan was released on June 14, 2023, to the Homeless Coordinating Committee and partnering organizations. During these meetings an overview of the plan was presented, draft recommendations discussed, and questions were answered. The Homeless Coordinating Committee would like to present the Homeless Coordinating Committee 2024-2026 Strategic Plan to address homelessness within Arapahoe County.
Fiscal Impact: There is currently no fiscal impact to Arapahoe County’s budget.
Alternatives: The Board could choose not to direct staff to move forward with the adoption of the Homeless Coordinating Committee 2024-2026 Strategic Plan.
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
☒Be fiscally sustainable
☒Provide essential and mandated service
☒Be community-focused
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends adopting the Homeless Coordinating Committee 2024-2026 Strategic Plan.
Concurrence: The Homeless Coordinating Committee Strategic Plan has support from the following organizations listed in the draft plan on pg. 18.