2023-2168 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 2168
A resolution proclaiming November 2023 as "Homeless Awareness Month" in the
City of Janesville.
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville is committed to identifying and addressing gaps in the
programs and services provided to the homeless population in Janesville; and
WHEREAS, for over four years, the City brought together a community committee titled
Finding Opportunities to Collaborate and Unite Services, or FOCUS, which collectively
achieved various successes, including the establishment of a homeless outreach team,
updating City ordinances to allow overnight parking and sleeping in designated lots
within the city, and constructing a 92-unit affordable housing development; and
WHEREAS, "Homeless Awareness Month" enhances the awareness of the public about
the many reasons why people are homeless, including the shortage of affordable
housing for very low-income residents, and encourages support for homeless
assistance service providers; and
WHEREAS, Janesville is home to many organizations committed to sheltering and
providing supportive services and meals to the homeless, including Acts of Kindness,
ECHO, GIFTS, House of Mercy, Salvation Army, and many more; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville recognizes that homelessness continues to be a
critical problem for many individuals and families in the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of
Janesville hereby designate November 2023 as "Homeless Awareness Month" in the
interest of facilitating awareness and understanding about homelessness; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Janesville
encourages all citizens to recognize that many people do not have housing and need
support from citizens and service-providing agencies.
ADOPTED: October 23, 2023 Motion by: Williams
Second by: Neeno
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Jyt Benson X
Burdick X
Kevin M. ahner, City Manager Jackson X
Marshick X
ATTEST: Neeno X
Miller X
Williams X
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald KlimczyK, City Attorney
Proposed by: City Manager's Office
Prepared by: City Manager's Office