Item A: Opportunity Eugene Task Force Update

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Appendix A. Task Force Overview The Occupy Eugene movement galvanized public attention and concern surrounding homelessness in the community. Building on the momentum around this issue, Eugene City Council formed the Opportunity Eugene Task Force on December 14, 2011, to develop recommendations within 90 days to present to the Council for addressing the needs and impacts for the unhoused in the community. This report provides background about the process of the task force and their recommendations for the City Council to consider. 0HPEHUVKLS Members of the Task Force were appointed by the Mayor and included City Councilors, community members, representatives from Occupy Eugene, non-profit human services agencies, neighborhood leaderships, business, the health care community, the religious community, local school districts and the Human Rights Commission. All Task Force meetings and committee meetings were open to the public. 'HVLUHG2XWFRPHV The work of addressing the needs of the unhoused is immense yet vital to the health of a community. The Task Force identified the following as the desired outcome of their work together: To continue to build community and a spirit of cooperation and collaboration that breaks down barriers in addressing the issues and needs of the unhoused