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HomeMy WebLinkAbout165-25 RESOLUTION113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 165-25 File Number: 2025-1183 A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENT TO APPROPRIATE UP TO $450,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS WHEREAS, to further the City's commitment to addressing homelessness, the Mayor's Office has recommended that the City allocate up to $450,000.00 from the General Fund balance to create a dedicated pool for emergency housing funding; and WHEREAS, this funding will be distributed to organizations and initiatives that demonstrate a direct and measurable impact on improving outcomes for the unhoused population; and WHEREAS, the homelessness working group has met three times and is making progress toward identifying projects that will have a lasting impact and build the capacity of existing service organizations; and WHEREAS, City staff will present proposals for individual projects to the City Council along with a budget adjustment for approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby expresses its intent to appropriate up to $450,000.00 from the General Fund balance to support initiatives addressing homelessness. PASSED and APPROVED on July 15, 2025 Approved: Nib �0� Attest: ................. ' (r/,//J-'J� '•FAYETTCV!LL•''- ''�y/hGlON� OPp` Molly Rawn, Mayor Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Page 1 CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS MEETING OF JULY 15, 2025 TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council THRU: CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2025-1183 FROM: Mayor Molly Rawn SUBJECT: Resolution of intent to appropriate up to $450,000 for initiatives to address homelessness RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Rawn is sponsoring a resolution of intent to appropriate up to $450,000.00 from the General Fund balance to support initiatives addressing homelessness. BACKGROUND: DISCUSSION: BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: No budget impact at this time. A budget adjustment will accompany individual projects as they are presented to the City Council for approval. ATTACHMENTS: 3. Agenda Request - Res of Intent - Funding to Address Homelessness Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 == City of Fayetteville, Arkansas y 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 - Legislation Text File #: 2025-1183 A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENT TO APPROPRIATE UP TO $450,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS WHEREAS, to further the City's commitment to addressing homelessness, the Mayor's Office has recommended that the City allocate up to $450,000.00 from the General Fund balance to create a dedicated pool for emergency housing funding; and WHEREAS, this funding will be distributed to organizations and initiatives that demonstrate a direct and measurable impact on improving outcomes for the unhoused population; and WHEREAS, the homelessness working group has met three times and is making progress toward identifying projects that will have a lasting impact and build the capacity of existing service organizations; and WHEREAS, City staff will present proposals for individual projects to the City Council along with a budget adjustment for approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby expresses its intent to appropriate up to $450,000.00 from the General Fund balance to support initiatives addressing homelessness. Page 1 CivicClerk No.: 2025-1183 AGENDA REQUEST FORM FOR: Council Meeting of July 15, 2025 FROM: Mayor Molly Rawn ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENT TO APPROPRIATE UP TO $450,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS APPROVED FOR AGENDA: Blake Pennington Senior Assistant City Attorney Approved as to form 7 - -a5 Date -; Ill z!5 Date RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENT TO APPROPRIATE UP TO $450,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS WHEREAS, to further the City's commitment to addressing homelessness, the Mayor's Office has recommended that the City allocate up to $450,000.00 from the General Fund balance to create a dedicated pool for emergency housing funding; and WHEREAS, this funding will be distributed to organizations and initiatives that demonstrate a direct and measurable impact on improving outcomes for the unhoused population; and WHEREAS, the homelessness working group has met three times and is making progress toward identifying projects that will have a lasting impact and build the capacity of existing service organizations; and WHEREAS, City staff will present proposals for individual projects to the City Council along with a budget adjustment for approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby expresses its intent to appropriate up to $450,000.00 from the General Fund balance to support initiatives addressing homelessness.