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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES,
WASHINGTON, AS PART OF THE JOINING FORCES INITIATIVE,
ACKNOWLEDGES THE LOCAL EFFORT TO END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS IN
CLALLAM COUNTY BY THE END OF 2015.
WHEREAS, the Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness set a goal to
end veteran homelessness in the United States before the end of 2 015; and
WHEREAS, with the assistance of Federal programs developed to assist veterans and
link communities to achieve their goal and in recognition of the County's ten-year plan to end
homelessness in Clallam County; and
WHEREAS, the Federal government has provided resources to help other communities
pursue their goals, and has developed strategies to aid the communitys' pursuit of a future that
does not include veteran homelessness. Those strategies include:
• A Housing First approach that removes barriers to help veterans obtain permanent
housing as quickly as possible, without necessary prerequisites;
• Prioritizing the most vulnerable veterans, especially those experiencing chronic
homelessness, for permanent supportive housing opportunities, including 25
Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Administration Supportive Housing
vouchers administered by the Peninsula Housing Authority;
• Voices for Veterans annual Stand Down in Port Angeles, Port Townsend, and
Forks, and other outreach focused on achieving housing outcomes for every
veteran experiencing homelessness;
• Rapid re-housing interventions, including the Veterans Administration Supportive
Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) short-term rental subsidies and services in
order to be integrated back into our communities; and
• Early detection and prevention services so at-risk veterans and their families
remain stably housed.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington:
Section 1. The City Council hereby accepts the National Mayors' Challenge to
support the local effort to end veteran homelessness.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the day of 16th of December, 2014.
Dan i Guilio, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ennifer eneklasen, City Clerk William E. Bloor, City Attorney
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