Agenda Item Name:
Title
New Funding and Policy Options to Address Homelessness in Gainesville and Alachua County (B)
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Presenter:
Claudia Tuck 352-231-0058
Description:
The purpose of this agenda item is to discuss a new policy and funding approach for Homeless Services for FY 2020-2021 and future years. This new approach involves increased funding for Rapid Rehousing and Permanent Supportive Housing, as well as continued support for Low-Barrier Shelter Services for homeless persons. In addition, this new approach shifts funding and responsibilities for these services.
Previously, the Board of County Commissioners discussed the closing of Dignity Village. The County Commissioners and the City Commission need to discuss the continuing efforts to close Dignity Village as a part of the new funding approach. The City is negotiating a new agreement with the Alachua County Coalition for the Homeless and Hungry in amount of not exceed $1,500,000 for the next five years including FY 2020.
In the County's new funding proposal, each jurisdiction would increase that allocation by $250,000 in each of the next three fiscal years. Simultaneously, a new allocation formula divides the services provided into the following two categories: 1) Low-Barrier Emergency Shelter Services and a one-stop homeless service center at GRACE Marketplace; and 2) Supportive Housing Services.
Based upon the new funding formula, the County would reduce its allocation to GRACE Marketplace by $500,000 in year two, while at the same time, the City would increase its funding for GRACE Marketplace in the amount of $500,000 in FY21. At the beginning of the third year, the City would be fully funding GRACE Marketplace in the amount of $1,500,000 per year. Additionally, at the beginning of the third year, the County would be funding Supportive Housing Services in the amount of $1,500,000 per year. The proposal defines Supportive Housing Services as Rapid Rehousing and Permanent Supportive Housi...
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