7.3 18-1394 Subject: Declaring Local Emergency on Homelessness
From: Council President Kaplan
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Declaring A Local Emergency With Regard To The City's Homelessness Crisis
Homelessness is not an isolated condition. The unfortunate persons living in the streets touch many aspects of life for the entire city. Law enforcement must react to instances of illegal or hazardous activities, the Fire Dept. must remain on alert for the possibility of a fire caused by faulty cooking or heating appliances, emergencies requiring medical assistance, children who fail to get proper schooling, sanitation problems, etc. All these things should be considered when the council is asked to vote on the resolution. This is a crisis requiring immediate remedies.
Homelessness is not an isolated condition. The unfortunate persons living in the streets touch many aspects of life for the entire city. Law enforcement must react to instances of illegal or hazardous activities, the Fire Dept. must remain on alert for the possibility of a fire caused by faulty cooking or heating appliances, emergencies requiring medical assistance, children who fail to get proper schooling, sanitation problems, etc. All these things should be considered when the council is asked to vote on the resolution. This is a crisis requiring immediate remedies.