HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-HSC-1987 HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
MINUTES
12/17/87
Present : Hoffman, Killeen, Peterson, Romanowski
Excused: Booth (arrived near end of meeting)
Others : LaBerta Glasser, David Graff, Nick Silvia
The meeting was devoted to a lengthy discussion of the needs
of homeless people in Ithaca and ways that the city can assist
with the situation. Advocates for the homeless stressed
the need for action now in providing emergency shelter this
winter. The following resolution was passed unanimously:
WHEREAS, alleviating homelessness is a priority for the
City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, government can make a contribution toward assisting
the homeless , and
WHEREAS, County government historically has had local responsi-
bility for social services and has had greater access to
resources for such services ; now, therefore , be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council urges the Tompkins County
Board of Representatives to more fully use its social services
resources to address the problem of homelessness , specifically
the need for additional temporary shelter for this winter,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the city be willing to cooperate fully to
maximize use of resources , both through funding possibilities
or other assistance , and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Common Council shall authorize
and direct the emergency use of city-owned buildings during
life threatening weather conditions for provision of temporary
shelter.