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<br />December 12, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 <br /> <br />Dusk to Dawn, operated by St. Vincent de Paul, has a proven track record of effectiveness, provides a management structure that ensures the safety and security of participants, is more accessible for people with disabilities, and integrates seamlessly with services offered at the Lindholm Center. The existing Dusk to Dawn site on Highway 99 accommodates 112 people. The new Dusk to Dawn program will serve up to 80 people. Recognizing the additional capacity needed, the transition plan includes extensive social service outreach to campers, especially those whose needs may not align with a Dusk to Dawn model, to provide alternative solutions over the next several weeks. To date, 25 people have successfully transitioned from the 525 Highway 99 camp to the existing Dusk to Dawn location operated by St. Vincent de Paul. The City and County have been working together to look for additional potential Rest Stop locations and staff are pursuing options for additional car camping sites. Lane County is actively evaluating the potential use of the current Camp 99 site as a future permanent low-barrier shelter. We expect to have more details on that option for the City Council and Board of Commissioners at their joint meeting on January 22 along with the final Technical Assistance Collaborative report. Per council direction on October 31, 2018, staff are continuing to evaluate options for a Day Center located in the Downtown area. At the November 28, 2018, work session, council also requested information about best practices for a day center. Staff will provide additional information on this topic. <br />RELATED CITY POLICIES 1. Council goal for a safe community: A community where all people are safe, valued and welcome. <br />COUNCIL OPTIONS Council can choose to approve or not approve the Lane County property at 525 Highway 99 as a site for Dusk to Dawn overnight sleeping program use and/or as a Rest Stop site. <br />ATTACHMENTS A. City of Eugene Homelessness Program Descriptions <br />FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Kristie Hammitt Telephone: 541-682-5010 Staff E-Mail: khammit@eugene-or.gov