HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving the reallocation of $11,250 towards Homelessness OutreachRESOLUTION NO. 25-022
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REALLOCATION OF FUNDS
TOWARDS HOMELESSNESS OUTREACH
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, at the November 12, 2024, City Council meeting, the City Council approved
up to $15,000 towards partnering with Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach to 1)
convene service providers to develop an inventory of services for the homeless, including a map
of where service agencies are located and 2) conduct outreach activities with the unsheltered
populations. The City Council also approved $500 towards purchasing supplies to support outreach
efforts; and,
WHEREAS, to date, of the $15,000 allocated, $3,750 has been used and the remaining
amount is $11,250. The amount expended has been used convene service providers to develop a
list of services offered and to create an online map, both which are still being reviewed.
WHEREAS, a pilot flex fund to support homelessness outreach as a way to assist the
unsheltered population in a timelier manner is needed. This is intended to be a pilot effort that will
be reevaluated over time to gauge its impact. The flex fund would be used to purchase
transportation services, food vouchers, first aid supplies, socks, hats, water/food, etc. for
individuals encountered who need immediate assistance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the reallocation of the unspent $11,250 from the ISU Extension and Outreach agreements to
the local outreach team to use as a pilot flex fund to be used as needs arise during outreach activities
with unsheltered individuals is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of January, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of January, 2025.