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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 8 findings
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Page 99
The current economy is placing ever more individuals and families at risk of losing their shelter. Without some intervention, the rolls of the homeless may significantly increase.
F2
Page 99
The City of Napa has established an objective to provide permanent emergency shelters for 35 single men, 20 single women and 20 families.
F3
Page 100
The Sullivan Shelter is slated for imminent closure and needs to be replaced immediately.
F4
Page 100
The winter homeless shelter located on the grounds of the former California Department of Forestry (CDF) facility on Jefferson Street is no longer available because a senior housing project is slated to be built on that site.
F5
Page 101
A significant amount of General Assistance money (over $400,000) is spent on temporary lodging for homeless individuals and families each year.
F6
Page 101
A number of homeless individuals prefer their street existence and refuse to participate in shelter and treatment programs. Some of these individuals are involved in criminal behavior directed against our community.
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Page 101
The committee noted that there is available grant monies on both the state and federal level which is not being obtained by Napa County agencies, both public and non-profit. Substantial sums may be acquired by the county to address the needs of the homeless population which could substantially ameliorate the problem. It appears that there is a lack of persons with the knowledge and aptitude required to apply for these specific grants.
F8
Page 102
There is an ongoing problem with the homeless which requires several man-hours of city police involvement each month. Private property owners are requiring police assistance in evicting mobilehomes from their parking lots.
Recommendations 8
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R1Page 99Redouble efforts to prevent families and individuals from losing housing. Sustain and increase funding for the Rental Assistance Program and continue landlord-tenant mediation. Publish more widely the hotline phone number for those in immediate danger of losing shelter. Response Requested From Napa County Health and Human Services Napa City Council Napa County Board of Supervisors Napa Housing Authority
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R2Page 100The current numbers of homeless individuals and families exceed the City of Napa’s five-year goal for permanent emergency shelters and a review of this projection should be undertaken. Response Requested From Napa County Health and Human Services Napa City Council
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R3Page 100A replacement facility for the Sullivan Shelter needs to be located. The new shelter should provide space for at least twice the number currently able to be housed at the Sullivan building. The appropriate city/county agencies should set aside sufficient funds to qualify for state/federal matching funds. Response Requested From Napa County Health and Human Services Napa City Council Napa County Board of Supervisors
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R4Page 100A new site needs to be located for the winter shelter prior to the onset of inclement weather in 2002. The appropriate city/county agencies should set aside sufficient funds to qualify for state/federal matching funds. Response Requested From Napa County Health and Human Services Napa City Council Napa County Board of Supervisors
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R5Page 101The money expended for temporary lodging of homeless individuals and families might be better spent on the expansion of existing facilities and the lease/purchase of more permanent facilities. Napa County should explore the possibility of site control either through long term leases or real estate acquisition. Response Requested From Napa County Health and Human Services Napa City Council Napa County Board of Supervisors
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R6Page 101Many homeless individuals refusing shelter or treatment still require assistance in obtaining basic food and clothing needs. However, if their lifestyle choice includes criminal activities, our community should be protected from these individuals. County services should be designed to help support their basic needs while also providing for the safety and rights of the rest of our community. Response Requested From Napa County Health and Human Services Napa Police Department
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R7Page 102Health and Human Services should ensure that at least one employee has sufficient training and experience in grant-writing to be able to assist the various members of the Continuum of Care in order to facilitate the receipt of additional grant monies to fund the necessary projects. Response Requested From Napa County Health and Human Services Napa City Council Napa County Board of Supervisors
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R8Page 102County and City agencies should undertake an investigation into the possibility of setting aside some public land where the homeless could legally park their vehicles overnight, together with the provision of rudimentary services such as bathroom facilities. Response Requested From Napa County Health and Human Services Napa City Council Napa County Board of Supervisors Napa Police Department