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Work Session: Homeless Camping
Meeting Date: February 24, 2010 Agenda Item Number: B
Departments: Planning and Development/ Staff Contacts: Richie Weinman/
Police Captain Rich Stronach
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Numbers: 541-682-5533/541-682-5252
ISSUE STATEMENT
Eugene instituted a homeless camping program in 1998 after accepting recommendations from the
Council Committee on Homelessness and Youth. The council has requested a review of the program.
BACKGROUND
Eugene has actively confronted homelessness issues since the end of World War Two. Homeless
camping has been an active issue for the City Council and has been addressed throughout the City
organization since the time a City Councilor chaired the Vagrancy Task Force in 1982 and 1983.
The current program has three significant elements:
1) An ordinance allows camping on public or private property if particular conditions are met. In
non-residential properties there is a maximum of three campers per location. The City of Eugene
provides a limited number of legal spaces on City property. (See attachment “A”, E.C. 4.815.)
2) Police enforcement of on-street camping is typically responded to on a complaint basis.
3) The City contracts with St. Vincent dePaul (SVDP) to manage the City’s spaces, support other
legal spaces, and to be the first responder to on-street camping complaints. They receive an annual
allocation of $89,000 for a staff person to manage the spaces, the cost of portable rest rooms and
garbage pick-up at legal camping locations.
While the City’s program is innovative and is generally considered successful, it is at best a response to
a large problem and not a solution. Some in the community argue that the police should be more
aggressive at enforcing the camping laws. This is an approach that has been tried and the result was
increased police time spent on this issue (at the expense of other enforcement needs), greater anger and
stress on the streets among homeless people, and no greater success at reducing homelessness. Others in
the community argue that Eugene criminalizes homelessness and people have no choices if they are to
live. Homelessness is an uncomfortable community problem with no easy answers and many challenges.
Complaints
According to the 2009, annual count of homeless people, homelessness has continually increased each
year. The number of people who are chronically homeless has grown from 16 percent of the local
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homeless population four years ago, to over 50 percent today. Homeless residents of Eugene who camp
in vehicles on the street are typically under-employed, unemployed, and in many cases disabled. There
are not enough subsidized housing, social service and treatment programs available to meet the demand.
Both police and staff from SVDP anecdotally report increases in the number of homeless people
camping. However, the number of citizen complaints/calls for service has remained static for the last
four years, averaging 859 per year. St. Vincent dePaul is the first responder and in the vast majority of
cases the situation is resolved without a second complaint. A small team of police officers provide
follow-up when needed. They rarely need to issue a citation or tow a vehicle; most campers recognize
how to behave in order to avoid complaints and they move frequently. A few campers exhibit offensive
behaviors that are a lightning rod for complaints and eventual police response.
Legal spaces to camp
Currently there are 20 legal spaces managed by SVDP, including ten on City properties. The faith
community offers some additional spaces for families, and some additional spaces are not managed by
SVDP. Typically the spaces are for a 90-day period with the hope that the campers, age 18 or over, can
use the time to transition to housing or another situation. Currently there is a waiting list of about 50-60
homeless people seeking a camping space. St. Vincent dePaul estimates that another 50-60 are on the
streets that will not be considered for a space because of their inappropriate behaviors, dogs, or because
they aren’t interested in the program. Campers must check in through the Eugene Service Station each
week to remain on the list.
Hot spots
There are “hot spots” in town where camping complaints are common. Neighbors often won’t object to
an individual camper, but when a larger camp begins to congregate there are usually problems. In some
cases, erecting signs that prohibit parking during overnight hours has resolved problems at a specific
location. However, as one location is resolved, campers move on to populate another area.
Evaluation
Police report that the program generally works smoothly and is an excellent example of a partnership
with a non-profit organization that saves the City’s resources of time and money while providing a
consistent service for homeless people. St. Vincent dePaul’s camping facilitator also works at the
Eugene Service Station. Homeless adults frequent the Service Station and know him and trust him. In
general, considering the size of the homelessness problem, the program keeps peace on the streets.
The program in its current form could be improved if more legal spaces were made available. These
spaces serve as a pressure release and they build good will with the homeless community. One idea is to
secure an intern to advocate for more spaces with businesses and organizations who own a building with
appropriate parking spots.
At times the program could be improved if a police response was quicker to “willful violators” who
generate multiple complaints at the same location. However, camping complaints are not a high priority
of police response and usually occur between other higher priority calls for service. Police have
determined that there is too much risk involved in this type of complaint to assign civilian employees
such as Community Service Officers to respond to calls regarding willful violators.
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RELATED CITY POLICIES
Since 1989, nearly every annual goal of the City Council has established a goal related to homelessness
or increasing the availability of low-income housing. Numerous documents have been adopted with
language related to this goal, including the HUD Consolidated Plan, the Community Development
Block Grant and HOME annual statement of objectives and one-year action plan and the City’s Growth
Management Goals. More recently, the City Council accepted the recommendations of the Mayor’s Blue
Ribbon Committee on Homelessness.
COUNCIL OPTIONS
This is a discussion item for the council; no options are identified at this time.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
This is an information item, no recommendation is necessary.
SUGGESTED MOTION
This is an information item, no motion is required.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Eugene Code 4.815 – Overnight Sleeping
B. Low Income Housing and Homelessness FAST FACTS
C. Resources for Homeless People
D. History of Eugene Efforts to Address Homelessness
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Richie Weinman, PDD
Telephone: 541-682-5533
Staff E-Mail: richie.d.weinman@ci.eugene.or.us
Staff Contact: Lieutenant Pete Deshpande, Police
Telephone: 541-682 -8467
Staff E-Mail: pete.n.deshpande@ci.eugene.or.us
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ATTACHMENT A
EUGENE CODE
Permitted Overnight Sleeping.
4.816
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code:
(a) Persons may sleep overnight in a vehicle, camper or trailer in a parking lot of a religious
institution, place of worship, business or public entity that owns or leases property on which a
parking lot and occupied structure are located, with permission of the property owner. The
property owner may not grant permission for more than three vehicles used for sleeping at any
one time.
(b) Persons may sleep overnight in the back yard of a single family residence in a residential
zoning district, with permission of the owner and tenant of the residence. Not more than one
family may sleep in any back yard, and not more than one tent or camping shelter may be
used for sleeping in the back yard. As an alternative, but not in addition to sleeping overnight in
the back yard, not more than one family may sleep in a vehicle, camper or trailer parked in the
driveway of a single family residence in a residential zoning district, with permission of the
owner and tenant of the residence. For purposes of this subsection, "family" means persons
related by blood or marriage, or no more than two unrelated adults.
(c) Persons may sleep overnight in a vehicle, camper or trailer on a paved or graveled surface
located on a vacant or unoccupied parcel, with the permission of the property owner, if the
owner registers the site with the city or its agent. The city may require the site to be part of a
supervised program operated by the city or its agent. The property owner may not grant
permission for more than three vehicles used for sleeping at any one time.
(2) A property owner who allows a person or persons to sleep overnight on a property pursuant
to subsections (1)(a), (1)(b) or (1)(c) of this section shall:
(a) Provide or make available sanitary facilities;
(b) Provide garbage disposal services as required by sections 6.050 and 6.055 of this code;
(c) Provide a storage area for campers to store any personal items so the items are not visible
from any public street;
(d) Require a tent or camping shelter in a backyard to be not less than five feet away from any
property line; and
(e) Not require payment of any fee, rent or other monetary charge for overnight sleeping, as
authorized by this section.
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(3) A property owner who permits overnight sleeping pursuant to subsection (1) and (2) of this
section, may revoke that permission at any time and for any reason. Any person who receives
permission to sleep on that property as provided in this section shall leave the property
immediately after permission has been revoked.
(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the city manager or the manager’s
designee may:
(a) Prohibit overnight sleeping on a property if the city finds that such an activity on that
property is incompatible with the uses of adjacent properties or constitutes a nuisance or other
threat to the public welfare; or
(b) Revoke permission for a person to sleep overnight on city-owned property if the city finds
that the person has violated any applicable law, ordinance, rule, guideline or agreement, or
that the activity is incompatible with the use of the property or adjacent properties.
(5) The city manager or the manager’s designee may impose administrative civil penalties on
property owners who fail to comply with the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this
section, as provided in section 2.018 of this code.
(6) In addition to any other penalties that may be imposed, any campsite used for overnight
sleeping in a manner not authorized by this section or other provisions of this code shall
constitute a nuisance and may be abated as such. As used in this section, "campsite" has the
meaning given in section 4.815 of this code.
(7) The city manager may adopt administrative rules in the manner provided in section 2.019 of
this code to implement this section.
(8) With authorization from the city manager or designee in connection with a specific special
event, persons may sleep overnight on public property which has a community center,
swimming pool, or other city-operated athletic facility located thereon at which the special
event is being held. The authorization shall be limited to no more than eight days in any two-
week period.
(9) Nothing in section 4.815 or 4.816 of this code creates any duty on the part of the city or its
agents to ensure the protection of persons or property with regard to permitted overnight
sleeping.
(Section 4.816 added by Ordinance No. 20130, enacted August 5, 1998; and amended by
Ordinance No. 20255, enacted June 10, 2002, effective July 10, 2002.)
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City of Eugene, Low Income Housing and Homelessness
FAST FACTS
HOMELESSNESS
SHOULD BE ABLE TO AFFORD
HOUSING AND STILL HAVE MONEY LEFT FOR BA
Number of homeless individuals who sought social services in Lane County in 2008. There were
9,322 households who sought services.
Approximate number of individuals who actually receive emergency shelter or housing assistance in
Lane County annually.
Number of unduplicated homeless children enrolled in Lane County schools in 2008-09. Over half
(914) are from Eugene and an additional 464 are from Springfield. Lane County had a 7% increase
from 2007-08. Statewide there was a 14% increase and a 122% increase since 2002-03.
Number of unduplicated homeless and runaway youth seen by Looking Glass in 2008-09.
Statewide there was a 32% increase in unaccompanied youth from 2008 to 2009.
Number of homeless people on the streets or living in temporary shelters on January 28, 2009.
1,360 were in temporary shelters and 1,313 were unsheltered. 253 households with children were in
temporary shelter and 82 were unsheltered. 7% were Veterans. 48% identified themselves as
meeting the HUD definition of chronically homeless. Statewide the January homeless count
number jumped from 12,529 in 2008 to 17,122 in 2009 a 36.7% increase.
Percentage of local homeless households who receive services whose last permanent address was in
Lane County.
homeless for a year or more or 4 episodes of homelessness in the past 3 years and an
unaccompanied homeless person with a disabling condition.) This is based on the one-night count.
Nationally about 10% all homeless people have been reported as chronic.
Percentage of families who request emergency shelter who receive it during the same month as their
request. (2007)
Approximate number of domestic violence calls received by Womenspace each year. Each call
represents a person who becomes potentially displaced or homeless. Womenspace has 15 shelter
beds.
HIDDEN COSTS OF HOMELESSNESS
Hospital emergency room services daily average cost per visit. (Peace Health). (2007)
The cost at McKenzie Willamette is approximately $300.
Johnson Unit Psychiatric Unit average daily shelter cost per bed.(2007)
Buckley House detoxification daily average cost per bed. (3-4 days alcohol detox; 4-5 days heroin
detox) (2007)
Lane County Jail average daily cost, including $134 for shelter, food, processing and transport and
$245 for the cost of arrest on warrant, jail book-in, and custody. (2008)
HOUSING
EVERYONE HAS A SAFE, DECENT PLACE TO
Number of households in Eugene and Springfield area that are eligible for subsidized housing,
according to the 2000 census. This number doubled from the 1990 census.
Number of households in Eugene and Springfield area that receive a housing subsidy.
Monthly cost of an average pre-1988 two-bedroom rental in Eugene. The average cost for a newer
two-bedroom rental is $80467. (Source of data: Duncan & Brown
Real Estate Analysis, November 2005. Although Duncan and Brown have discontinued the survey
general indications are that rents have increased.
Affordable rent for a one-person household earning full time minimum wage ($8.40 as of January 1,
2009), including utilities, if 30% of household income is allocated for housing.
Annual gross income for a minimum wage full-time worker ($8.40/hr.). This is 34% of area median
income.
Area median income for a 3 person household. Very-low-income is 50%: $25,750. (HUD 2009).
Typical per-unit local subsidy for new construction of very-low-income rental housing (including
federal CDBG and HOME grant funds, fee contributions, and Lane County Road funds. Subsidies
on projects range from as low as $7,000 per unit to as high as $50,000 per unit.)
Subsidy per unit/per day when averaged over 30 years at a $24,000 local subsidy. For the average 3
~
person household this is 67 per person. Projects remain viable much longer than 30 years.
Cost of a typical acre of medium density zoned land (R2) in Eugene. In 1999 an acre would sell for
$100,000; in 1994, $40,000 and in 1990 it was hard to find a buyer at $20,000. Now it is hard to
find an acre to purchase.
Number of subsidized housing units built, acquired, or in advanced planning in Eugene since 1989.
Number of housing units rehabilitated with City of Eugene loan support since 1989.
Typical cost to rehabilitate a housing unit through Eugen
For More Information: Richie Weinman, City of Eugene Planning and Development Department
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99 W. 10 Ave. Eugene, Or 97401; 541 682-5533 richie.d.weinman@ci.eugene.or.us [January 26, 2010]
Project Homeless Connect, Thursday March 18, 2010
www.homelessconnect.org - Donate or Volunteer
ATTACHMENT C
SOCIAL SERVICES
(updated 11/18/09 tod.schneider@ci.eugene.or.us)
General Daytime Services--Families
First Place
, 1995 Amazon Parkway (19&Pearl) 342-7728, 8-5. Only for families w/ children. Washers, dryers, laundry soap,
showers, wifi, messages & mail, therapeutic preschool, food, kitchen, (on-site eating only; no food boxes), referrals &
advocacy. Open 7 days. Weekend shelter requires prior sign-up.
Adults Without Children
Eugene Service Station
, 450 Hwy 99N, 461-8688, 7 days, 8-1 & 2-6.
Shower, laundry, clothes, phone, mail, job info. Bfst. 8 a.m. lunch 12:15. Movies 2:00. Snacks 3 p.m.
General Population
White Bird
Info & referral: 342-4357. 24-hour crisis line: 687-4000. 341 E. 12. Case Management & Homeless benefit
Catholic Community Services
advocates: 509 E.13th. Tel. 342-1295. . Bus tokens (Mon. mornings), hygiene items,
prescription assistance, clothing, free phone, mail service, help obtaining state issued ID (1st Day of month.) M-F 10am -
3:30 pm. 1464 E. 6th Ave. Tel 345-3642. Also see “Food Boxes”.
Latinos
Centro Latino Americano
, 944 W.5th, 687-2667. Food, clothing, alcohol & drug counseling, advocacy, job & housing help.
M-Th 8-12 & 1-5. F 8-12.
Teens
Looking Glass - New Roads program
, 941 W.7th, 686-4310. M-W-F 8:30-4:45 . Tues-Thurs 8:30-6:45. Ages 16-21,
Housing, job/education options & high school completion. Health clinic. Basic hygiene, school, mental health and medical
Safe&Sound,
clinic as young as 11. Free, confidential medical, mental health, substance abuse, STD&HIV testing, outreach.
No OHP necessary. At Looking Glass / New Roads (Thursdays), Churchill High, Opportunity Center, & other partners.
Veterans
VA Eugene Outpatient Clinic
541/607-7402, 7403, 7404
Primary Care, Mental Health, No ER/Urgent Care.
Community Reintegration
Service Center 541/345-5395
Homeless/Housing Services, Substance Abuse Treatment (don’t need Vet status)
VA Roseburg Healthcare System
Vocational Rehabilitation 800/549-8387 Emergency/Urgent Care ext. 45355, 45356
Shelter
Eugene Mission
, 1542 W. 1st, 344-3251. Free shelter, adults and children Meals, beds, haircuts & day room. $2/night after 3
nights, or work in trade.
First Place,
1995 Amazon Parkway 342-7728 8-10 families at a time referred to night shelter w/local churches &
synagogues, including bkfst and dinner (9/2 through school year). Intake required M, T, Th, 10-3. W 10-2.
Shelter Care
, (686-1262) Many programs, including:
Royal Ave. Program
, 780 Hwy 99N, 461-2845. For single adults with chronic mental illness.
Shankle Safe Haven
, 1545 South Brooklyn Ave., (Glenwood) 741-7726, 16 beds, 12 day openings for homeless mentally ill.
Brethren Housing
, 1062 Main, Spfd., 726-8125, Shelter for single adults w/chronic mental illness & families w/ children.
Family Housing,
969 Hwy 99N, Eugene, 689-7156 For homeless & low income families and adults with psychiatric
disabilities.
The Inside Program & Riverbend Supportive Community:
transitional and permanent housing for chronically homeless
adults with psychiatric disabilities. 868-3328 (TIP) or 302-9195 (RSC)
Womenspace
, 1577 Pearl St, 24 hr hotline 485-6513, office 485-8232. Serves domestic violence survivors. Undisclosed
shelter location.
Station 7
, 689-3111, Runaway&homeless, ages 11-17. 2485 Roosevelt.
St. John Bosco House
. 5 beds for homeless young women or mothers, ages 18-25, ready for a productive, longer-term
program. 683-7517.
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Car camping
permission for people with children, arranged by First Place Center. For others, work with Service Station, 450
Hwy 99N.
Identification
Department of Motor Vehicles
, 2870 W. 10th Pl. at Tyinn, or Valley River Center, upstairs. ID cards, drivers’ licenses &
vehicle registration. Requires 3 documents with your name, date of birth & address.
Catholic Community Services
provides assistance obtaining ID for people who cannot afford to pay to obtain it. (see
“general population” above.)
Banking
OUR Credit Union
, 325 Blair Blvd, 485-1188. Savings accounts, and direct deposit for homeless and low income people.
Senior Services
Senior & Disabled Services
, 1015 Willamette, 682-4038.
Pets
Pro Bono Clinic
, 2nd & 4th Sunday, Service Station, 450 Hwy 99N, 607-8089 Message only, 0800 to sign up; appointments
9-1. Routine services (vaccinations, exams, worming and spay/neuter vouchers) (NO clinics on 4th Sunday of Nov/Dec).
Emergency Clinic in Springfield will euthanize pets of homeless persons with serious injuries/fractures/other at no charge.
Medical help (
For emergencies, call 9-1-1.)
RiverBend Emergency,
3333 RiverBend Dr., Spfd 222-7300.
School Health Centers,
at high schools, for students and siblings birth to 19, sliding scale costs down to zero. Churchill 790-
5227/ North 790-4445/ Sheldon 790-6644/ South 790-8020.
White Bird
medical 484-4800 dental 344-8302. 1400 Mill (phone ahead)
Volunteers In Medicine
, serves 100-200% of poverty level. 3321 W. 11. 685-1800. (make appts.) M, 9-8:30, Tu 1:30-8:30,
W closed, Th 9-5, F 9-1.
New Roads Youth Health Clinic
. 941 W 7th 968-8487 Th 10:30-6:30. HIV test Th 5-6:45 pm.
Community Health Centers of Lane County
accepts OHP, Medicare, private insurance; sliding scale for uninsured ($20
minimum) 5 locations. Call for appointment: 682-3550. M,F 8-5; T,W 8-7, Th 10-6; 2nd Sats 9-1.
Oregon Health Plan
applications help, by appt.: 682-3558.
Mental health or drug problems
Lane County Behavior Services 9-12; 1-5 M-F
, 2411 MLKing Jr Blvd . 682-4085. Clearinghouse, outpatient counseling.
shelter referrals.
White Bird CAHOOTS
counseling, 323 E. 12th, 687-4000. Also runs mobile crisis service for mental or drug problems,
dispatched by police at 682-5111. (1p.m. to 1 a.m., 7 days)
Buckley House
detoxification services for alcohol & drug users 24 hrs/day. 605 W.4th, 343-6512.
Looking Glass
, Scar Jasper Mountain &The Child Center have created a consortium for providing mental health crisis
services for children & adolescents ages 4-17 county-wide. 689-3111.
Laurel Hill Center
– psychiatric rehabilitation. M-F, 8-5; Pathways Learning Center, 10-4. 2145 Centennial Plaza. 485-
6340, www.laurel.org
Food
Dining Room.
270 W. 8th at Lincoln. Free hot restaurant style meals, M,T,W,F 3:30-6:15.
Eugene Mission Men:
, 1542 W.1st, 344-3251 breakfast 6-6:30, Lunch 12:30-1, Din 8-8:30 (requires chapel at 7.) Sunday
Women
bkfst 9, dinners at 5, no chapel required. Bkfst 6; Lunch 11:15; dinner 4:45 M-Sa. Must attend chapel 7-8. Sundays
dinner 3:45, bkfst 7. Be there before start time.
Service Station,
450 Hwy 99N, 461-4688. Self serve bkfst 8-10; Sack lunches, 12:15,. Snack 3, 6 days weekly, plus 1st and
3rd Sundays.
Street Ministry
, 252 Lawrence. Thursdays 4:00 Sidewalk Coffee, 4:30 Bible Study, 6:00 Dinner, 6:15 Clothing Room,
Gospel Music, Prayer, Friendship & Respect. 689-0442 info.689-0442.
Field of Dreams
12:00 Saturdays, under the Jefferson-Washington Bridge, Lunch, Prayer, Music. 686-5433.
St Mary’s Church,
13th&Pearl (breakfast only) 2nd&4th Saturday, 9:30 am. Clothing Tues/Thurs 12-2. 343-9253.
St. John Maximovitch Church
breakfast the 1st Saturday of every month 9-11am at 304 Blair Blvd. 484-5810. (gloves,
hats, bedding as available)
Springfield 1st Church of Nazarene Community Dinner
, 1761 E. Street Bkfst T, Th, F 1030-1130. Lunch Tu-F 1230-130;
sack lunches after 130. Wednesdays 4-6 hot meals. 746-5624. Also free clothes, showers.
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Food Resources For Youth Under 20
New Roads,
941 W. 7th Bkfst 8:30-9:30, Lunch 12-1, Snack 3-3:15 M-F; Din T/Th 5:30-6:30
Hosea
, 834 Monroe St. M/W/F 5-7 pm.
Food Boxes
Food for Lane County,
343-2822. 20 sites county-wide. Details change frequently. Call for updates. If you don’t have an
Catholic Community Service's Community Service Center
address, use MWF 11am - 3pm. Sandwiches available at 9 am
MWF in lieu of a monthly foodbox, for those unable to store and cook food. 1095 W. 7th Ave. Tel. 345-3642.
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ATTACHMENT D
History of Eugene’s Efforts to Address Homelessness
The following are examples of currently operational programs/actions that assist homeless/at risk
community members which the City has participated in, supported or created. This list may not include
programs run by the County and other organizations.
1967 City created special land use zone for the Eugene Mission to allow them to move to their current
location on W. First Avenue.
Current Status: Special land use zone is still in effect.
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1970 Family Shelter House opened with City assistance, on E. 11 Avenue, at the site that became
immortalized in film as the “Animal House.” The facility moved to its current location, 969 Hwy.
99 N, in 1977.
Current Status: This facility is still in operation.
1990 Housing Policy Board (HPB) formed, by intergovernmental agreement, between Lane County,
Eugene, Springfield, and HACSA. This public-private partnership prioritizes permanent housing
over emergency housing and sets a goal of adding 100 new rental housing units per year.
Current Status: As of January 2010, 1,976 subsidized rental housing units have either been added
or are in the pipeline for completion. Many are rented to formerly homeless households or those
at risk of homelessness.
1990 Interfaith Emergency Shelter Program began when the Opportunity Shelter closed due to both
funding shortfalls and recognition that this model was not successful. Following a public protest,
the City provided seed money for the Interfaith Emergency Shelter Program, rather than
implement the proposal submitted by the community members that would have allowed camping
at the site of the former Jefferson Pool.
Current Status: This program continues to operate. (St. Vincent dePaul)
1990 Family Access Center created. (Now called First Place Family Development Center.)
This program began when the Opportunity Shelter closed due to both funding shortfalls and
recognition that this model was not successful. This was a critical companion program to the
Interfaith Shelter.
Current Status: The program continues to operate at 1990 Amazon. (St. Vincent dePaul)
1992 Department of Public Safety camping policy revised.
Current Status: Police enforcement actions became primarily complaint-oriented rather than
proactive.
1993 New Roads School and Youth Access Center opened in December.
Current Status: This program still operates (Looking Glass).
1995 Eugene Service Station, an adult access center, established with City seed money.
Current Status: This program still exists at an expanded facility on Highway 99.
1995 Station 7, Looking Glass Youth Shelter, opened with City assistance replacing a smaller shelter
that Looking Glass had operated since 1970. It was named Station 7, because the building was
formerly a fire station.
Current Status: This program operates as the only publicly-assisted youth shelter in Lane
County.
1997 The Safe Place Project initiated to provide transportation to emergency services for youth in
crisis. Program received support from the City of Eugene.
Current Status: The program still operates.
1998 Council approved CCHY’s recommendation for special funding for program expansion at Station
7 and Eugene Service Station. Station 7 was able to help more youth, until the funding ran out,
and permanently expand its services.
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Current Status: The program continues to operate and struggles to meet current demands.
1998 Council repealed camping in industrial areas and expanded camping options at businesses and
public property based on CCHY’s recommendation. SVDP received a contract for on-street
facilitation services. The City provided 15 camping spaces and encouraged intergovernmental
partners, churches, and businesses to provide spaces.
Current Status: This program still operates.
2004 Lane County plan submitted to end chronic homelessness as part of their HUD 2004 Continuum
of Care application.
Current Status: Funding has been directed to this effort, and the City subsequently supported
three St. Vincent dePaul VetLIFT projects for previously homeless veterans.
2006 Eugene provided limited duration funds for homelessness prevention, transportation assistance
and to increase hours at two access centers in response to a City Council goal.
Current Status: Funding has continued to be renewed annually.
2007 Council adopted goal of Helping the Homeless as one of 10 goals.
Current Status: Staff prepared revised action plans for Council approval.
Project Homeless Connect took place in February 2007 and provided assistance to 1007 homeless
people.
Current Status: PHC has occurred annually three times, each year serving more people. The
fourth event will be on March 18, 2010.
Mayor Piercy appointed a 21 member “Blue Ribbon Committee” to develop recommendations for
a stable, sustainable funding source to address homelessness..
Current Status: The committee completed its work in April 2008. Implementation of
recommendations will be timed based on resources and balancing community priorities.
2009 Eugene received funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for
“Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing”. Eugene subcontracted with the Lane County
Human Services Commission to allocate the funds through local service providers.
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