DEPARTMENT: Social Services-Housing & Community Resources
FILE TYPE: Regular Information
TITLE
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Housing Services Continuum Update
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Receive an update on the housing services continuum and provide input to inform future planning.
SUMMARY
In 2021, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners convened the Housing Leadership Workgroup to assess outcomes of the County’s Housing Business Plan and make recommendations for future housing initiatives and investments.
The workgroup was made up of faith leaders, law enforcement representatives, people who have experienced homelessness, nonprofit partners, Dakota County Commissioners, and staff from the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) and the County. The workgroup recommended investments in three main areas of the Dakota County Housing Business Plan: emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and affordable housing.
Since 2021, the County has made investments in the housing services continuum using funding sources of levy, Affordable Housing Aid (AHA), and state and federal grants. Housing services are delivered by County staff and contracted service providers.
Staff will provide an update on the Housing Business Plan.
OUTCOMES
See presentation document.
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Information only; no action requested.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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Information only; no action requested.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Presentation Slides
BOARD GOALS
☒ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACTS
Department Head: Emily Schug
Author: Madeline Kastler