HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 19-20 RESOLUTION NO. 19-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OFT CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA AUTHORIZING DATA SHARING,
COLLABORATION AND EXPLORATION OF EAST VALLEY REGIONAL
SOLUTIONS TO HOMELESSNESS.
WHEREAS, the cities of Apache Junction, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe and Town of Gilbert,
Maricopa County and the Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care Governing Board, all recognize that
homelessness is a humanitarian challenge impacting households with and without housing in all jurisdictions;
and
WHEREAS,the number of persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the Maricopa region has
increased significantly between 2014 and 2018, and is more visible across the region; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned jurisdictions agree that an array of resources and interventions
including, but not limited to housing for all incomes, homelessness prevention and diversion, assertive
outreach, emergency lodging, transitional and bridge housing, and permanent supportive housing, are critical
to maintain a system in which homelessness is rare, one-time and non-recurring; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned jurisdictions have joined together to develop regional solutions that
might enhance the unique capacities of each jurisdiction and create economies of scale:
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City of Apache Junction designee is authorized to work collaboratively with the
aforementioned jurisdictions for the exploration of East Valley regional solutions.
SECTION 2: The City of Apache Junction designee is authorized to research best practices and
investigate evidenced-based approaches in preventing and reducing homelessness.
SECTION 3: The City of Apache Junction designee is authorized to share data or other proprietary
information.
SECTION 4: The City of Apache Junction designee is authorized to pursue regional strategies and
solutions for jurisdictional review.
SECTION 5: The City of Apache Junction designee is authorized to explore opportunities to develop
an evaluation of housing needs and other basic living support.
SECTION 6: The City of Apache Junction designee is authorized to ensure the planning process
includes public participation and input.
RESOLUTION NO. 19-20
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYORAID CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS AY OF ,2 19.
SIGNED AND ATTESTEDTO THIS AY OF , 2019.
JEFF SE
Mayor
ATTEST:
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LEE IC LLY
City Clerk
APPROVED TO FO
'CHID-JSTEIRN
City Attorney
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