1. Tackling Homelessness in Mesa
Liz Morales
Housing and Community Development Director
City of Mesa

2. What are the Numbers? 43% Increase 31% Increase 5% Decrease
City of Mesa Unsheltered Point In Time Count
43% Increase
2016
2017
2018
2019 95
130
144
206
East Valley Unsheltered Point In Time Count
2016
2017
2018
2019
276
412
560
736
31% Increase
East Valley Sheltered Point In Time Count
2016
2017
2018
2019
663
486
704
672
5% Decrease

3. Regional Collaboration
Maricopa County Continuum of Care
Coordinated Entry
HMIS
Manage HUD application
East Valley Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
Goal to utilize existing resources (prevention, outreach, housing interventions)
Goal build system where homelessness is rare, one-time and non-recurring
Regional approach unique to the jurisdiction and create economies of scale
WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction, City of Chandler, Town of Gilbert, City of Mesa, City of Scottsdale, City of Tempe, Maricopa County and the Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care Governing Board recognize that homelessness is a humanitarian challenge impacting households with and without housing in all jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the number of persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the Maricopa Region has increased between 2014 and 2018, and is a concern in the Region; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned jurisdictions agree that an array of resources and interventions including, but not limited to housing for all incomes, homelessness prevention and diversion, assertive outreach, emergency lodging, transitional and bridge housing, and permanent supportive housing are required to maintain a system in which homelessness is rare, one-time and non-recurring; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned jurisdictions have come together to explore the potential benefits of collaborating to develop regional solutions that might build on the unique capacities of each jurisdiction and create economies of scale.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPE, ARIZONA, as follows:
Section 1: The City Manager or his designee is encouraged to continue working collaboratively with the aforementioned jurisdictions for the exploration of East Valley regional solutions.
Section 2: The City Manager or his designee is encouraged to research best practices and investigate evidenced-based approaches in multi-jurisdictional strategies to preventing and reducing homelessness.
Section 3: The City Manager or his designee is encouraged to share data and analysis amongst jurisdictions for planning purposes, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
Section 4: The City Manager or his designee is encouraged to pursue the development of a portfolio of regional strategies and solutions for consideration by each individual jurisdiction.
Section 5: The City Manager or his designee is encouraged to work together to explore opportunities for a balanced portfolio of housing for all incomes and levels of support.
Section 6: The City Manager or his designee is authorized to ensure the planning process includes opportunities for public participation and input.
Section 7: That any future agreements among participating jurisdictions will be entered into in compliance with Arizona law.

4. Programs and Best Practices
Federal Funding Resources
Dedicated vouchers like Project Based Vouchers and VASH
Homeless Preference
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Emergency Solutions Grant
HOME TBRA- Move in Costs
Best Practices Implemented in Mesa
Navigators
Law Enforcement Engagement and Education
Community Court and Jail Diversion