Agenda Packet 10-10-18 Joint Work Session

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Lindholm Service Station The City of Eugene provided over $190,000 in CDBG funds for critical improvements at the Lindholm Center Service Station. Improvements were made to the lavatory, shower and laundry facilities to support increased use by Service Center clients. Construction was completed in December 2016. Looking Glass Youth Shelter The City of Eugene Police Department provides $36,000 annually to the Human Services Commission that goes towards Looking Glass Station 7 to provide shelter services for homeless youth. Station 7 and its Rural Program component operate 24 hours a day to provide crisis intervention services for youth, ages 11 to 17, and their families. Eugene Community Service Center The City of Eugene allocated over $168,000 in CDBG funds for rehabilitation of the Eugene Community Service Center, owned and operated by Catholic Community Services. This facility served over 10,000 people in 2015 and is the largest distributor of food boxes in Lane County. Funds will be used to replace the walk-in freezer/cooler, improve accessibility at the entrance, replace windows and light fixtures to achieve greater energy efficiency, and install an exterior awning to protect clients in inclement weather. Work will commence in 2018. Rest Stops Rest stops provide approved sites where people experiencing homelessness can sleep in tents or Conestoga huts, keep their belongings, and receive assistance connecting with social services. Currently, five rest stops managed by local non-profits are in operation, serving up to 92 people at any one time. In December 2016, Council approved one-time funding of $25,000 for the program, and in February 2017, Council approved the removal of the sunset date for the program. In 2017, City staff created an Outreach Handbook on the Rest Stop and Car Camping programs to provide detailed information about the programs as well as tools to assist community members and neighborhood groups interested in working with staff to increase awareness and identify new potential sites. Two rest stop residents distribute firewood to fellow residents. 5 REST STOPS CAN SERVE UP TO 92 PEOPLE 4 ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS October 10, 2018, Joint City-County Work Session – Item 1