HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Resolutions 1636 RESOLUTION NO. I in-S(0
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRIBUTION OF $8,600 TO THE
JACKSON COUNTY CONTIUUM OF CARE TO SUPPORT THEIR
COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT TO END HOMELESSNESS
RECITALS:
1. The City of Central Point is committed to improve the lives of the most
vulnerable citizens.
2. Two programs that show the City's commitment is the Water Rate Discount
for Extreme Hardship, which allows eligible households to receive a discount
of 50% of the regular water rate, and the St. Vincent de Paul Social Services
Program, where an annual contribution of$20,000 by the City is used to
provide rental and utility assistance to Central Point residents in need.
3. The programs have been very successful within the City of Central Point,
however, there is a growing homelessness issue at a county-wide level.
4. The City of Central Point supported the Jackson County Continuum of Care
program in 2018 with a contribution of$8,600. The group is asking for
support in the same amount for 2020.
5. Support for this program would be an eligible cost to be reimbursed through
the State's Coronavirus Relief Funding as part of the Federal CARES Act.
The City of Central Point resolves as follows:
Section 1.
Authorizing a contribution of $8,600 from the City Enhancement area of the
General Fund budget to the Jackson County Continuum of Care to support their
community-wide effort to end homelessness.
Passed by the Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage this 13th
day of August, 2020.
Mayor Hank Williams
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City Recorder