HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2019-44 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING DATA SHARING,
COLLABORATION AND EXPLORATION OF EAST VALLEY
REGIONAL SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction, City of Chandler,Town of Fountain Hills, Town of Gilbert,
City of Mesa, City of Scottsdale, City of Tempe, Maricopa County and the Maricopa Regional
Continuum of Care Governing Board 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 between 2014 and 2018, and is a concern in 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 required to maintain a system in which homelessness is rare, one-time
and non-recurring; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned jurisdictions have come together to explore the potential benefits
of collaborating to develop regional solutions that might build on the unique capacities of each
jurisdiction and create economies of scale.
ENACTMENTS:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, as follows:
Section 1: The Town Manager or his designee is encouraged to continue working collaboratively
with the aforementioned jurisdictions for the exploration of East Valley regional solutions.
Section 2: The Town Manager or his designee is encouraged to research best practices and
investigate evidenced-based approaches in multi-jurisdictional strategies to preventing and
reducing homelessness.
Section 3: The Town Manager or his designee is encouraged to share data and analysis amongst
jurisdictions for planning purposes, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
Section 4: The Town Manager or his designee is encouraged to pursue the development of a
portfolio of regional strategies and solutions for consideration by each individual jurisdiction.
Section 5: The Town Manager or his designee is encouraged to work together to explore
opportunities for a balanced portfolio of housing for all incomes and levels of support.
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Section 6: The Town Manager or his designee is authorized to ensure the planning process
includes opportunities for public participation and input.
Section 7: That any future agreements among participating jurisdictions will be entered into in
compliance with Arizona law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, this 17th day of September, 2019.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO:
Ginny Dickey, yor li abeth A. B , Town Cler
REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Grady E. Mill , o n Manager aron D. on Town Attorn