A formal position or approval by the Board: Allow the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing’s Executive Director, Chief Deputies, Deputy Directors and Program Directors to solicit donations from various private entities and organizations to support the expansion of temporary shelter and other homeless services to support people experiencing homelessness, notwithstanding the Behested Payment city law. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing’s Executive Director, Chief Deputies, Deputy Directors and Program Directors to solicit donations from various private entities and organizations to support the expansion of temporary shelter and other homeless services to support people experiencing homelessness, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance.
How it got here
This legislation originated from the need to expand temporary shelter and homeless services in San Francisco, prompted by previous resolutions and strategic plans addressing homelessness.
The Board of Supervisors and Mayor London N. Breed declared a shelter crisis, affirming the city's commitment to addressing homelessness.
The city released 'Home by the Bay: An Equity-Driven Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness', calling for resources including 1,075 new shelter beds.
Mayor Lurie announced a framework supported by philanthropic partnerships to address homelessness more effectively.
The Board approved a waiver allowing the Mayor and HSH to solicit financial support for homeless services.
The Department introduced a resolution to solicit donations for expanding temporary shelter and services, seeking a new waiver of the Behested Payment Ordinance.
The resolution is scheduled for a committee hearing, moving forward in the legislative process.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
This resolution allows the Mayor's Office and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to seek donations from private organizations to enhance temporary shelter and services for homeless individuals, bypassing certain regulations on soliciting funds. It has been officially approved.
This resolution allows the Mayor's Office and the Department of Homelessness to seek donations from private organizations to enhance temporary shelter and services for homeless individuals, bypassing certain regulations. It aims to increase support for those experiencing homelessness in San Francisco.
This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to seek donations from private organizations to expand temporary shelter and services for homeless individuals, bypassing certain restrictions in the Behested Payment Ordinance. It has been officially passed.
This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to seek donations from private organizations to expand temporary shelter and services for homeless individuals, bypassing certain restrictions in the Behested Payment Ordinance. It has been officially passed.
This resolution allows the Mayor's Office and the Department of Homelessness to seek donations from private organizations to enhance temporary shelter and services for homeless individuals, bypassing certain regulations. It aims to increase support for those experiencing homelessness in San Francisco.
This resolution allows the Mayor's Office and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to seek donations from private organizations to enhance temporary shelter and services for homeless individuals, bypassing certain regulations on soliciting funds. It has been officially approved.