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RESOLUTION NO. 2013-09
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TERM AND DEFINING THE
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AD HOC HOMELESSNESS
STEERING, COMMITTEE
RECITALS:
A. The City of Ashland City Council established the Ad Hoc Homelessness Steering Committee
beginning May 4, 2011 for a limited term of one year. The Steering Committee was
established via Resolution No. 2011-10, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
B. On April 3, 2012, the City Council extended the term of the Steering Committee for one
year.
C. The Ad Hoc Homelessness Steering Committee will automatically dissolve in the absence of
City Council action to extend its term.
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Term extended. The term of the Ad Hoc Homelessness Steering Committee is
extended for a period of not more than 12 months from the effective date of this resolution.
SECTION 2. Responsibilities of the Steering Committee. During the remainder of its term, the
Steering Committee shall continue and, if possible, complete current projects, including
oversight and evaluation of the overnight shelter program, development of a veteran's court and
investigation of an overnight safety program for women and children who sleep in cars. In
addition, the Steering Committee shall assist and advise the City Council in its review of
applications for grant award to non-profit agencies and faith communities to provide a Help
Center for those in need in Ashland.
SECTION 3. Merger with Housing Commission. The City Council directs staff to prepare for
Council consideration the ordinances necessary to amend Section 2.19 of the Ashland Municipal
Code (Housing Commission) for the purpose of dissolving the Ad Hoc Homelessness Steering
Committee with the Housing Commission and create a Housing and Human Services
Commission in its place. This newly constituted commission shall be charged with addressing
the continuum of housing issues, including affordable housing, transitional housing and
homelessness, in addition to other poverty-driven issues facing families in the community.
SECTION 4. This resolution takes effect upon signing by the Mayor.
This res tion was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this A~ day of
2013 d takes effect upo i ing by the Ma or.
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Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
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SIGNED and APPROVED this day of 4*~
fStJroberg, Mayor
Reviewed as to form:
D id H. Lo an, City Attorney
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