Resolution No. 94-38 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
RESOLUT2ON NO. 94- 39
IN THE MATTER OF THE CREATION OF R HOMELESS TASK FORCE FOR THE CITY OF
TIGAARD
WHEREAS, over the past several months the number of homeless citizens of
Tigard has steadily increased; and
WHEREAS, the activities of certain members o£ the homeless population
have drawn attention to the plight of the homeless; and
WHEREAS, local merchants and other concerned citizens have asked the
City Council to take appropriate steps to address one gz:uwing issues
related to the homeless situation; and
WHEREAS, City staff have worked with social service agencies and others
who provide services and resouzces to assist the homeless in a myriad of
issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council thato
Section 1. The City of Tigard hereby creates the Homeless Task Force
to work with local social service agencies, business
people, and C:L-ty staff to prepare an action plan to
address the needs of the homeless while respecting the
a^hts of r =try owners and other Ci;-y residents.
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Section 2. The Task Force shall be composed of five (h) to seven (7)
individuals to be appointed by the City Council. The
term of appointment shall be for the duration of the Task
Force activity.
Section 3. One member of the City Council shall be designated by the
Mayor as the liaison to the Task Force. The Chief of
Police, or his designee, shall serve as the staff
resource and coordinator to the Task Force, and be
notified of all committee meetings.
Section 4. The Task Force shall be composed of representatives of
social service agencies which provide service to the
homeless; local business people; and citizens of Tigard.
Residency in the City of Tigard is not a pre-requisite
for membership on the committee.
Section S. The Task Force shall comply with all requirements of the
so-called Oregon Public Meetings Law, ORS 192.610 -
192.710.
Section 6. The Task Force is charged with the responsibility of
assessing the following;
Extent of the hopeless issue in Tigard;
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' = The deeds of Tigard's hoidaless;
• The availability and need for shelters to house
Tigard's homeless;
• The availability and need for additional social
services for the homeless;
• Areas of conflict between Tigard's homeless and
other segments of Tigard's population, including,
but not limited to
a) Property owners;
b) Ownez—, oparato�s and .. ..l_1—oc _J-
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business areas;
C) Ussrs of City parks and open spaces;
d) Neighborhoods.
Section 7. The Task Force is charged with the responsibility of
preparing, with the assistance of City staff, an action
pian which identifies steps that the City should take to
address the homeless issue. The action plan shad be
presented to the City Council for its consideration.
Section S. The Task Force shall complete its work by November 1,
1994. It shall provide a progress and status report to
the City Council by Septe,riber 27, 1994.
PASSED; This ,:>).3rd day of , 1994.
Ma - City of Tigard
ATTEST:
City Recorder - City o igard
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