At the beginning of the County Administration Workshop, U-Turn for Christ presented the Commissioners with a 24-Hour Supervised Facility plan.
In an effort to help the homeless community, the County Real Property at 1798 SE N Street has been considered as a potential site where U-Turn for Christ would provide rehabilitation services to the homeless.
Participants would be screened before being able to enter, and rules would be enforced. U-Turn for Christ said potential economic benefits would include restoration of property values, improvements to neighborhood aesthetics, and responsible investments could be drawn to the area, all while alleviating the homeless situation.
There was concern about the sites proximity to a school, and questions about the price and potential probationary period for the site pending approval.
$3 million in funding would come from federal and private investments and partners at the start should the grant be secured, and U-Turn for Christ highlighted a desire for transparency and for the community to help lead this effort.
Commissioner Andreas Blech proposed setting up a separate meeting in the next week or two for public comment on the topic, and staff were directed to find a venue and date for the meeting.
