HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2024-R0059 - Continuum Of Care To Address The Homelessness Issue - 02/13/2024Resolution No. 2024-R0059
Item No. 5.28
February 13, 2024
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, homelessness is an issue of critical importance in the City of Lubbock and
surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, evidence-based assessments in recent years have identified substantial and
increasing numbers of homeless individuals in the Lubbock community; and
WHEREAS, children, families, veterans, and chronically homeless individuals
experiencing mental illness and addictions comprise a large portion of the homeless population
in Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development created
the Continuum of Care program in order to assist communities in strategic planning for homeless
programs and services that are well integrated with planning for mainstream services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports the establishment of a local Continuum of Care
comprised of a broad group of stakeholders dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness in
the City of Lubbock and surrounding area, and envisions an active role by the City of Lubbock,
Lubbock County, and non-profit organizations to direct and assist the Continuum of Care serve
its purposes.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LUBBOCK:
THAT homelessness in Lubbock, Texas must be immediately addressed in meaningful
and effective ways;
THAT the City of Lubbock supports the formation of a local Continuum of Care, and
desires to serve as a central, supporting role in coordinating public and private resources,
services, strategic planning, and other activities in furtherance of the stated purposes of the
Continuum of Care program;
Passed by the City Council on Februacy 13, 2024 _J
TRAY 1' ., MAYOR
ATTEST:
Cou ney Paz, City Secreta
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Bill Ho rton, Deputy City ager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Res-Continuwn of Care 2024