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Emergency Homeless Shelter Phased Plan and River Street Campground
Santa Cruz County Business Council May 17, 2018
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Presentation Agenda Overview of Homelessness Three Phase Plan
River Street Camp Next Steps
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2017 Homeless Census: National*
*Data from The 2017 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress - HUD
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2017 Homeless Census: National
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2017 Homeless Census: State
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2017 Homeless Census: Santa Cruz County
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City of Santa Cruz: 2017 Homeless Census
1,204 Homeless Persons 934 Unsheltered (78%) Increase in 373 individuals since 2015 Point-in-Time Homeless Census Shelter Resources: ~350 emergency shelter beds, ~250 transitional shelter beds countywide
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Road to a Permanent Navigation Center
River Street Camp Temporary Navigation Center Permanent Navigation Center March – June 2018 Capacity for individuals Day, Hygiene, County Health and Human Services Storage Overnight Shelter Staffed 24/7 Onsite and Neighborhood Security Provided Pets and Partners Welcome Rules of Conduct Provided and Monitored Transportation Provided June – Dec All Services Provided at Campground PLUS Leased Indoor Property or Temporary Stucture Increased Capacity Jan forward All Services Provided at Temporary Facility PLUS Permanent Indoor Property Increased Capacity
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River Street Camp: Purpose
The City’s River Street Camp is a temporary program located at 1220 River Street for those experiencing homelessness. The program will provide a safe and respectful environment for participants to set up tents with the intent to create a sense of community and an opportunity to make lasting social service and housing connections.
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River Street Camp: Security
Perimeter and Neighborhood Security Provided by SCPD Perimeter Security Provided by First Alarm Onsite Security Provider by Operator 24/7 Staffing Coverage
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River Street Camp: Budget
Operator Staffing ($53,000) Infrastructure: Hygiene, Storage and Office ($8,000) Maintenance: Cleaning Services ($7,500) Services: Food and Transportation ($23,000) $91,500 Monthly Direct Cost
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River Street Camp: Partnerships
City of Santa Cruz County of Santa Cruz Faith-Based and Non-Profits Business Community Both the City and & County have Committed General Fund Support Seeking Support from Broader Community Groups
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Next Steps Engage with community on program model and siting options
Develop funding model for Phase 2 and 3 Local resources State resources
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Questions? Business Council May 17, 2018
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