FORT PIERCE Strategic Plan 2021 Goals GOAL 2: Regional Homeless Strategy: Goals/Outcomes, Community Problem Analysis and Development Key Issues Treasure Coast Homeless Service Coalition GraceWay Village St. Lucie County United Against Poverty In the Image of Christ Salvation Army St. Lucie School District Children’s Services Council Veterans Services
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Roles Services Needs Current Resources Additional Resources Best Practices Ordinance – Panhandling Ordinance – Sleeping in Public
A. Conceptual Strategy 1. Initiate a meeting with County Manager and City Managers to discuss homelessness – needs and responsibilities 2. Initiate meeting with Sheriff and Police Chiefs to discuss homelessness 3. Initiate discussions among the Governing Bodies 4. CONFERENCE AGENDA: Purposes, City Role/Participation, Direction and Next Step 5. Develop a City budget proposal 6. BUDGET WORKSHOP: Direction B. City Short-Term Actions 1. Gather information on ordinances and best practices 2. Prepare report 3. CONFERENCE AGENDA: Report and Direction 4. Prepare ordinance(s) 5. DECISION: Ordinance Adoption
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Responsibility: City Manager (Police/City Attorney)
June 1, 2021 Update From City Manager: An invitation has been extended to 15 organizations to participate in a discussion regarding the concerns that have been shared with City officials and staff about agencies that provide meals, hygiene supplies, and clothing in public places. The intent of the meeting is that we work together to develop an approach that will address the needs of the individuals being served, continue to advance the mission of the charitable organizations while considering the concerns of all our citizens and businesses operating in our beautiful city. The meeting will be held Tuesday, June 15, 2021 11:30 AM-12:30 PM at the Riverwalk Center, 600 N Indian River Dr. Representatives from Public Works and the Police Department will also participate in the meeting.
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