HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2010-R0555 - Homelessness Committee - 10/28/2010Resolution No. 2010-RO555
October 28, 2010
Item No. 6.8
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock, Texas has an estimated population of
! 19,643; and
WHEREAS, there is a significant homeless population in the City of
k; and
WHEREAS, a significant percentage of the homeless population are identified
veterans of the United States Armed Services; and
WHEREAS, a significant percentage of the homeless population are identified
suffering from mental illness and/or substance abuse/addiction or alcohol
se/addiction; and
WHEREAS, a large number of homeless individuals congregate in and around
City of Lubbock facilities, both during the day and overnight; and
WHEREAS, currently, two of the most impacted publicly supported facilities
affected by the homeless are the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center and the
i Public Library (the "Facilities"); and
WHEREAS, issues of public health, safety, and welfare have arisen that
vely impact the use of the Facilities, and which potentially threaten the health,
, and welfare of the homeless, the public and the employees of those Facilities;
WHEREAS, recent incidents involving the public health, safety, and welfare
the homeless, the public and City employees have occurred, including but not
cited to: a homicide having been committed; illegal drug activity (including used
Idles and syringes found on the premises of the Facilities); sexual activity
cluding public nudity and sexual acts taking place in public); campfires on the
mises of the Facilities; vandalism and graffiti to the Facilities; trash, debris, public
nation and defecation in and around the premises of the Facilities; public
axication and disorderly conduct on the premises of the Facilities; in addition to
presence of unsecured parcels and personal belonging on the premises; and
WHEREAS, the homeless population being exposed to the elements,
arly during extreme weather conditions, can present a serious threat to human
safety, and welfare of the homeless in Lubbock, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the homeless population being exposed to personal security
particularly those involving criminal activity, can also present a serious threat to
n health, safety, and welfare of the homeless in Lubbock, Texas; and
WHEREAS, there are many selfless, caring individuals, non-profit groups,
and churches in the Lubbock, Texas community who have made, as their tireless
mission, the assistance and care of the local homeless population, and who are deeply
deserving of the recognition and support of the City Council of the City of Lubbock;
and
WHEREAS, the issue of homelessness in Lubbock, Texas is an issue of
significant public concern; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive strategy to effectively address the issue of
ssness would be of public benefit to all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas desires to
ppoint a Homelessness Committee whose charge is to study the issue of
omelessness in Lubbock, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock further charges said
Homelessness Committee to develop a comprehensive strategy to effectively address
the issue of homelessness in Lubbock, Texas; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Homelessness Committee is hereby created by the City Council of
the City of Lubbock with purpose, membership and requirements described as
follows:
THAT the primary objective of the Homelessness Committee is to study the
issue of homelessness and to develop a comprehensive strategy to effectively address
the issue of homelessness in Lubbock, Texas.
THAT the Homelessness Committee shall present their recommendations
ng homelessness issues to the City Council for its review.
THAT the Homelessness Committee shall consist of seventeen (17) members,
follows:
i. one (1) Committee member being a currently or formerly
homeless person;
ii. one (1) Committee member being a member of the South
Plains Homeless Consortium;
iii. one (1) Committee member being a local representative of an
organization providing mental health services;
iv. one (1) Committee member being a local representative of an
organization studying or otherwise providing services to
individuals with substance or alcohol addiction;
V. one (1) Committee member being a local representative of a
veteran's organization;
vi. one (1) Committee member being a representative of the
neighborhood association of a neighborhood that is affected by
homelessness;
viii. four (4) Committee members being local representatives of
faith -based organizations;
ix. one (1) Committee member being a representative of the
Central Business District Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone;
X. one (1) Committee member being a representative of a local
organization providing assistance to battered, abused, or
displaced women and children;
X. one (1) Committee member being a representative of a local
United Way Agency or Board; and
xi. four (4) Committee members at -large.
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock shall, on the second regular
:ting in November of the Lubbock City Council, appoint all Committee members.
Mayor of the City of Lubbock at that time shall designate the Chairperson of the
nmittee, and the membership of the Committee shall by plurality vote designate
Vice Chairperson of the Committee. The City Manager of the City of Lubbock
I appoint one (1) City of Lubbock employee to act as a liaison to the Committee.
THAT the regular meetings of the Homelessness Committee shall be held at
and locations established by a majority of the Committee members at least once
three (3) months. A simple majority shall constitute a quorum, and a majority
of the quorum shall be required for any action to be taken by the Committee. All
ings and procedures shall be consistent with the policies of the City of Lubbock
-ruing advisory Committees and Boards.
THAT the Homelessness Committee shall, within fifteen (15) months of its
intment, present its initial recommendations regarding homelessness issues to the
Council for its review.
THAT there is no financial commitment required, requested, or provided by
of the City of Lubbock, Texas by virtue of this Resolution.
by the City Council this 28th day of October 2010.
ATTEST:
Garza, City
Klein,
Committee
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TOM MARTIN, MAYOR