Memo 020-2012 Homeless Relocation ProgramMIAMI BEACH
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MEMORANDUM
020 -x2012
TO: Jerry Libbin, Commission
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager ;A�4
DATE: August 20, 2012
SUBJECT: HOMELESS RELOCATION PROGRAM
During the July 30, 2012 Neighborhood and Community Affairs Committee meeting, you
requested information on the City's Homeless Relocation Program.
As you know, the Homeless Outreach staff encounters homeless persons routinely as
part of their daily work. Outreach staff conducts assessments of each person they
encounter and determines what needs each person has and then provides services
dependent upon those needs. Among the services offered is Homeless Relocation.
Homeless persons are offered relocation assistance when a homeless person has
relatives or friends willing to receive them in another city. Staff calls the family member
or friend to verify they exist and verify their address. Staff also obtains an
acknowledgement from the homeless person that they are receiving one -time relocation
assistance. The person is driven to the Greyhound bus station, staff purchases the bus
ticket (the cost of which varies depending on the destination), and then staff provides the
bus attendant with the ticket on behalf of the homeless person.
In FY2010/11 the City budgeted $15,800 (General Fund) and assisted 103 people. In
FY2011/12 the budgeted was also $15,800 (General Fund), 129 people were assisted.
In the current fiscal year (FY 2011/12) funds for the Homeless Relocation Program ran
out on 7/27/2012.
Funds for this program are once again in the proposed budget for FY 2012/13 and
subject to final Commission approval during the annual budget process.
Please feel free to contact me if you should have any further questions.
C: Honorable Mayor Bower and Members of the City Commission
Max A. Sklar, Acting Assistant City Manager e ' _
Anna Parekh, REHCD Division Director
Katherine Martinez, Homeless Program Coordinator -
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