How Established:
Formally the Panhandling Taskforce. Council Resolution approved September 20, 2010 to reinvigorate the Task Force and appoint 12 new members by R-10-339. Council Resolution approved September 20, 2001 R-401-9-01. Renamed by resolution R-183-5-03 on May 19, 2003.
Purpose:
To investigate and eventually address the larger issue of unmet outreach and service needs in the downtown area.
Length of Terms: Indefinite
Meeting Frequency: TBD
Membership/Committee Composition:
As of September 20, 2010, a Total 12 Representatives of the following organizations and City Departments: 1 Homeless Rep. 3 Service Providers, 1 Main Street Merchant, 1 South University Merchant, 1 DDA Merchant/Staff Rep, 1 Police Rep., 1 Citizens Advisory Council Rep., 1 Council Rep., 1 Kerry Town Association Rep., 1 State Street Association Rep.
13 Total Representatives of the following organizations and City departments: Mayor's Office, City Community Development Services, City Attorney's Office, 15th District Court, Police Services, Shelter Association, DDA's Citizen Advisory Council, Main Street Area Association, State Street Area Association, South University Area Association, Kerrytown Historic Market District, University of Michigan and Human Services Agencies providing services for the homeless.
Contact Info: Mayor's Assistant, 734-794-6161
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