BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
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Homeless Encampment Ad Hoc Committee's Recommendation and Associated Staff Analyses from the Committee's August 20, 2018 Meeting.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Consider the Homeless Encampment Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations:
A. Regarding the Operational Approach for the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection (Safe, Clean Water) Project B4 Good Neighbor Program: Encampment Cleanup, that the Board consider for Fiscal Years 2019 - 2028 (FYs 19-28), the District limit the number of cleanups each fiscal year based upon the funding available, which would include 52 cleanups funded through Fund 26 reserves and funding from the Board's prior commitment to utilize 90 percent of the net rental income from properties purchased through Watersheds Fund 12 (Fund 12 rental properties), and monitor the approach for one year; and
B. Regarding Homeless Encampment Cleanup Partnerships, that the Board approve the Board Chair send letters to city mayors and Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors President urging increased police and security support for homeless encampment cleanups and to patrol waterways to prevent re-encampments.
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SUMMARY:
Committee Recommendation A:
The Homeless Encampment Ad Hoc Committee unanimously approved recommending that the Board consider that for FYs 19-28, the District limit the number of cleanups each fiscal year based upon the funding available, which would include 52 cleanups funded through Fund 26 reserves and funding from the Board's prior commitment to utilize 90 percent of the net rental income from properties purchased through Watersheds Fund 12 (Fund 12 rental properties), and monitor the approach for one year;
Staff Analysis:
The staff concurs with the Committee's recommendation.
The Safe, Clean Water Program's Project B4 Good Neighbor Program: Encampment Cleanup (Encampment Cleanup Project) supports the District's ongoing coordination with local cities and agencies t...
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