File #: RES-13:177    Version: 1 Name: Establish and appoint members to Homeless Prevention Task Force
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/11/2013 In control: Nominating and Rules Committee
On agenda: Final action: 11/5/2013
Title: RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ESTABLISH AND APPOINT A HOMELESS PREVENTION TASK FORCE FACILITATED BY THE GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Sponsors: Community Development, Grants
Indexes: Appointment/Reappointment, Board/Commission
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RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ESTABLISH AND APPOINT A HOMELESS PREVENTION TASK FORCE FACILITATED BY THE GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro Grants and Community Development Department has identified 13 citizens that are daily carrying out business in the Jonesboro community directly related to the issue of homelessness; and
 
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro will establish a Task Force to be charged with (1) conducting a gaps analysis of services to the homeless population, (2) developing a strategic plan for decreasing homelessness in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and (3) identifying a host agency for implementing the plan; and
 
WHEREAS, the host agency will agree to partner with the City of Jonesboro to identify and secure funds for implementation of said plan; and
 
WHEREAS, the members of this Homeless Prevention Committee are as follows:
 
Heather Clements, Ann Barre', Bob Gibson, Jamie Collins, Janette Dotson, Angela Smith, Amanda Johnson, Dr. Lillie Fears, Vicki Crego, Sharon Poe, Michael Harris, Janice Griffin, Amy Howell, Darla Tate, and Nanette Heard.
 
The terms for all committee members will dissolve after one year and the responsibilities are fully satisfied.
 
NOW THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas that the recommended appointments as listed above are hereby confirmed to serve on the Homeless Prevention Committee.
 
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of November, 2013.