Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 3
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
A Resolution to Approve Funding for and Implementation of the Road to Home / Safe Space DeKalb Initiative Addressing Vehicular Homelessness Among Individuals and Families;
Body
Information Contact: Commissioner Nicole Massiah
Phone Number: 404.371.2425
PURPOSE:
A Resolution to Approve Funding for and Implementation of the Road to Home / Safe Space DeKalb Initiative Addressing Vehicular Homelessness Among Individuals and Families.
NEED/IMPACT:
Across DeKalb County, many individuals and families are experiencing the most hidden and dangerous form of homelessness-living in their vehicles, unseen by traditional service systems and uncounted in official data. The Road to Home / Safe Space DeKalb Initiative, will include mobile shower and laundry trailers, restroom facilities, modular space for outreach and coordinated entry, private counseling and case-management space, utility connections, and security infrastructure.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$1.3 million from the Affordable Housing Fund
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer or designee to execute all necessary documents.