File #: 24-1300    Version: 1
Type: New Business Status: Approved
File created: 2/20/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/27/2024 Final action: 2/27/2024
Title: Consider establishing a Council Committee to study issues related to the City's homeless population and make recommendations to the city council on how to address said issues.

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Consider establishing a Council Committee to study issues related to the City’s homeless population and make recommendations to the city council on how to address said issues.

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INITIATOR:  Mayor Stan Booker

 

STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE:  John Ratliff, City Manager

 

BACKGROUND: Recently, the City Council of Lawton has discussed various strategies to address challenges stemming from the transient community. To consolidate these efforts and devise a comprehensive plan, Council will consider forming a dedicated Council Committee. The committee will comprise four council members, with Councilmember Kelly Harris serving as its chairperson, and will work in conjunction with the existing Homeless Task Force. This committee will be assisted by the City Clerk’s Office for administrative tasks and will comply with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.

 

EXHIBIT:  None.

 

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STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:  Approve establishing a Council Committee to study issues related to the City’s homeless population and make recommendations to the city council on how to address said issues.