TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Brian Ambrose, Community Services Director
PREPARED BY: Brian Ambrose, Community Services Director
SUBJECT:
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Homeless Services Funding Source Adjustment and Budget Amendment
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ABSTRACT
This report recommends targeted adjustments to the City's existing homeless services funding to better align City resources with current community needs while minimizing impacts to the City's financial resources. The proposed actions include reallocating funding for street outreach services and a limited number of emergency shelter beds to Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF). These funding shifts are informed by the demonstrated success of the Murrieta Creek Project and the evolving service needs of individuals who continue to experience homelessness.
Additionally, Riverside County funding may be available in the future to support housing navigation and case management, which could further reduce reliance on the City's financial resources. City Council action is requested to authorize the proposed funding reallocations and approve the associated budget amendment.
RECOMMENDATION
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Authorize the use of existing Encampment Resolution Funding to support a two (2)-member City Net street outreach team serving the cities of Murrieta and Wildomar;
Authorize the use of existing Encampment Resolution Funding to fund a limited number of emergency shelter beds at the Murrieta Emergency Shelter operated by Project Touch;
Authorize the use of existing Encampment Resolution Funding of approximately $109,252; and
Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Operating Budget to establish an appropriation of $446,300 using General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On November 19, 2024, the City Council approved an agreement with Project T.O.U.C.H. to provide Emergency Shelter Services with a total not to exceed $2,600,862.76 over five years (Vote:5-0).
On February 18, 2025, t...
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