ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and the Community Development Director with a Request to RECEIVE and FILE a PRESENTATION by Kevin Nowlan Director of the Heart of Illinois Homelessness Continuum of Care regarding HOMELESS SERVICES.
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BACKGROUND: The vision of the Heart of Illinois Homeless Continuum of Care (CoC) is to end homelessness in Fulton, Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties by ensuring access to permanent, safe, decent and affordable housing for persons and families facing homelessness. This presentation will provide an overview of homeless services in Peoria and the impacts of recent changes to a 24/7 interim shelter model with additional case management services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: N/A
IMPACT IF APPROVED: N/A
IMPACT IF DENIED: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
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WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2017 - 2032 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Financially Sound City
2. Safe Peoria
3. Choose an item.
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Have an efficient government.
2. Reinvest in neighborhoods.
3. Choose an item.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development