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Work Session: Opportunity Eugene Discussion Follow-Up
Meeting Date: November 13, 2012 Agenda Item Number: A
Department: Planning & Development Staff Contact: Michael Wisth
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541- 682-5540
ISSUE STATEMENT
On October 31, 2012, City staff met with the council to discuss the recommendations of the
Opportunity Eugene Task Force and related strategies to address homelessness. The council
directed staff to return on November 13, 2012, with a panel of local service providers and
representation from Opportunity Eugene Village to discuss current issues related to homelessness
and homeless camping.
BACKGROUND
A panel of local service providers and Opportunity Eugene representatives will present before the
council on a number of issues related to homelessness.
The panelists will include:
Susan Ban – Executive Director of ShelterCare
Terry McDonald – Executive Director of St Vincent de Paul of Lane County
Tom Mulhern – Executive Director of Catholic Community Services of Lane County
Dan Bryant – Pastor at First Christian Church and Opportunity Village representative
Some of the issues addressed by this panel will include:
1)The recommendations of the Opportunity Eugene Task Force
2)Considerations for the council to consider when exploring proposals for a homeless camp
3)Priority needs and potential amendments to the service system
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
None; information only.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Michael Wisth
Telephone: 541-682-5540
Staff E-Mail: michael.c.wisth@ci.eugene.or.us
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