City of Gainesville - File #: 211013.

• File #: 211013.
• Version: 1
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Filed
• File created: 3/8/2022
• In control: City Manager
• On agenda: 4/7/2022
• Final action: 4/7/2022
• Title: Grace Homeless Outreach Presentation (B) This item requests the City Commission receive an update on homeless outreach from Grace Marketplace Executive Director Jon DeCarmine.
• Related files: 201087., 200948.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/7/2022	1	City Commission	Heard

Title

Grace Homeless Outreach Presentation (B)

This item requests the City Commission receive an update on homeless outreach from Grace Marketplace Executive Director Jon DeCarmine.

Explanation

Homelessness continues to be at the forefront of the minds of the Gainesville community. As GRACE has partnered with the City of Gainesville to address chronic homelessness, an update on the efficacy of the efforts has been requested by the City Manager.  The current outreach agreement and funding expire October 1^st, 2022.

GRACE leadership is seeking continued support for ongoing expenses to maintain the efforts to address chronic homelessness by meeting our vulnerable neighbors where they are. Grace has identified additional service gaps and recommends increased funding for homeless outreach services in FY23 and FY24.

Strategic Connection

This item is connected to Goal 5 "Best in Class" Neighbor Services in the City's Strategic Plan having Value to Neighbors.

Fiscal Note

The fiscal recommendation is to bring the funding level for FY23 and FY24 from $200,000 to either $320,000 or $400,000.

Recommendation 

The City Commission hear a presentation from Grace Marketplace Executive Director Jon DeCarmine.