City of Gainesville - File #: 060487.

• File #: 060487.
• Version: 1
• Name: Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Board Recommendations regarding Homeless Services and the Downtown Plaza Sleep Out (B)
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/25/2006
• In control: City Commission
• Final action: 9/18/2006
• Title: Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Board Recommendations regarding Homeless Services and the Downtown Plaza Sleep Out (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/25/2006	1	City Commission	No Action Taken
9/18/2006	0	Community Redevelopment Agency	Forwarded to	Pass

Title

Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Board Recommendations regarding Homeless Services and the Downtown Plaza Sleep Out (B)                     

Explanation

At the August 27, 2006 Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Board meeting the Advisory Board discussed concerns with the upcoming sleep out planned for the plaza and the concentration of homeless services.  The Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Board discussed the impact of these issues on downtown, including difficulty attracting and retaining new businesses and patrons.  The Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Board recommended the CRA recommend the City Commission not approve the upcoming sleep out on the plaza and that homeless services currently provided in the downtown area be spread out throughout the city in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan.

Fiscal Note

None

Recommendation

The City Commission hear a presentation regarding the Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Board's recommendation to:   1) Not approve the upcoming sleep out on the plaza; 2) spread out the homeless services currently provided in the downtown area throughout the city in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan; and take appropriate action.