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A Presentation and Discussion on the Unhoused Taskforce Recommendations
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Introduction
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Staff will present the recommendations of the Unhoused Taskforce for discussion by the Board.
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Recommended Action
Provide feedback on the recommendations.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
* RES 25-251 A Resolution to Approve an Amended Agreement with Housing Forward for Emergency Shelter Operating Costs at 112 S. Humphrey Ave. Oak Park, IL
* RES 25-183 A Resolution to Amend the Housing Forward Funding Grant Agreement for the Flexible Rental Assistance Program to Extend the Term of the Agreement from March 20, 2025, to December 31, 2025
* RES 25-398 A Resolution to Approve an Agreement with Housing Forward for Emergency Shelter Operating Costs at 112 S. Humphrey Ave. Oak Park, IL
* ID 24-608 A Presentation and Discussion on Oak Park's Unhoused Population, Including Ongoing Work of the Village and Key Community Partners
Background
Following the Board's conversation about possible ways to address issues of homelessness and its impact on the wider community in winter 2024/2025, Village staff convened a small group of stakeholders representing diverse members of the community to collaborate on shared goals and actions for a holistic and compassionate approach to addressing the needs of both unhoused residents and the wider Oak Park community.
Over the past several months, taskforce members engaged in a series of strategic meetings characterized by open dialogue, innovative problem-solving, and collective accountability. Through this process, the group identified strategies and actions that draw on the unique strengths of its members.
The recommendations presented here are informed by data collection and a comprehensive needs assessment, ensuring that proposed solutions are evidence-based and responsive to the challenges of homelessness in Oak Park.
The recommended activities are broken ...
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