HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4312-04-2014 A Resolution
NO. 4312-04-2014
APPOINTING AN AD HOC TASK FORCE, TO ADVISE THE CITY COUNCIL
ON OPPORTUNITIES TO STREAMLINE THE FUNDING AND DELIVERY
OF SERVICES TO HOMELESS PERSONS IN FORT WORTH
WHEREAS homelessness in Fort Wortli is a complex human and economic
problem that adversely affects individuals, families, neighborhoods, and the community
as a whole; and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth/ Arlington/ 'Tarrant County
Continuum of Care, the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition, the United Way of Tarrant
County, and an informal network of public and non-profit agencies seek to address this
problem by funding and delivering emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing,
and a variety of other essential services to homeless persons; and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth wishes to promote greater efficiency and
effectiveness in the provision of these services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby appoints an ad hoc Homelessness Task Force to
be comprised of ten members, as follows:
1 . Councilrnember Kelly Allen Gray, Co-Chair;
2. Councilmember Danny Scarth, Co-Chair;
3. Ted Blevins;
4. Don Boren;
5. June Davis;
6. Monnie Gilliam;
7. Mark Hill;
8. Alex Jimenez;
9. J.R. Labbe; and
10. Norbert White.
Section 2. 'The City Council requests that the Homelessness Task. Force perform the
following tasks:
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following tasks:
(a) Review the roles and responsibilities of all major organizations that fund
and/or deliver services to homeless persons in Fort Worth;
(b) Analyze the flow of financial resources associated with these services;
(c) Assess the general efficiency and effectiveness of' this service delivery
system;
(d) Identify opportunities to improve communication, coordination, and
collaboration among public and non-profit agencies serving the homeless;
and
(e) Advise the City Council on opportunities to streamline the funding and
delivery of services to the homeless.
Section 3. The City Council requests that the Homelessness Task Force present an
interim report of its findings no later than June 3, 2014; conduct one or more public
meetings to receive comments from interested citizens; and present a final report of its
conclusions and recommendations no later than July 22, 2014.
Section 4. The City Council requests that the City Manager provide the
Homelessness 'Task Force with appropriate staff support to fulfill its mission as set forth
in Section 2.
Section 5. 'The Homelessness Task Force shall be dissolved upon the completion of
its duties but no later than July 22, 2014.
Adopted this 15' day of April, 2014.
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