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For Recording Stamp Only
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
A Proclamation Declaring Intent to Develop a Regional, *
Affordable Strategy to Prevent and Eliminate Homelessness *
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, safe and decent shelter is one of the most basic of all human
needs; and
WHEREAS, the lack of adequate and affordable housing is being felt by
individuals of all ages and income levels in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson
counties; and
WHEREAS, inadequate housing and homelessness makes it more difficult
for children to learn, adults to be productive and people of any age to stay healthy;
and
WHEREAS, lack of affordable housing and homelessness represent an
economic burden on the community, especially the public safety and public health
systems; and
WHEREAS, many governmental agencies, non-profit groups and individuals
in the tri-county area are valiantly working to address shelter and homeless
prevention issues; and
WHEREAS, the local resources to deal with this problem fall far short of the
need, with housing, shelter and supportive programs of all types reporting long
waiting lists; and
WHEREAS, there is a new focus on the problems of affordable housing and
homelessness at both the State and Federal levels, as well as recognition that new
approaches, including the “housing first” model, show great promise in preventing
and ending homelessness; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Government has adopted a ten-year goal to end
homelessness, and has asked local jurisdictions to join this effort; and
WHEREAS, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners recognizes that
additional resources will be required in order to meet the goals included in the Ten-
year Strategy to End Homelessness, which will include strategies to seek adequate
funding;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Deschutes County
Board of Commissioners supports development of a regional plan, and will strive
to achieve its goals through work with other governmental partners at all levels, as
well as non-profit organizations, the private sector, the faith-based community and
interested and concerned individuals.
DATED this 27th Day of February 2008 by the Deschutes County Board of
Commissioners.
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D e n n i s R . L u k e , C h a i r
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T a m m y M e l t o n , C o m m i s s i o n e r
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ATTEST: Michael M. Daly, Commissioner
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Recording Secretary