Report Prepared by: Stephanie R. Dietz, City Manager
Title
SUBJECT: Report on Encampment Services as Previously Directed by the City Council
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff to provide a report updating the City Council on the current level of services being provided to encampments throughout the community.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Information only.
Body
AUTHORITY
Title 8 - Health and Safety of the Merced Municipal Code.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
The proposed Ordinance aligns with the City Council’s priority of maintaining and preserving existing housing and offering affordable housing to the citizens of Merced.
DISCUSSION
At the February 27, 2021 Strategic Planning Session, the City Council requested that staff provide information to the City Council on Homeless Services available within the City of Merced. During the April 5, 2021 meeting, Council directed staff to work to reduce the number of encampments within the City and to provide supportive services within those encampments, meeting the immediate needs of individuals and offering housing options.
The attached presentation provides an update to the efforts made over the eight months since Council’s direction.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropriation of funds is required at this time.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Presentation