That Report HS2023-008, Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Opportunity, be received;
That the Housing Needs Review 2023, provided in Appendix A to this report, be received for information to support the Homelessness Prevention Program investment funding as the Consolidated Municipal Service Manager for the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton;
That a community integrated care hub located in Lindsay, as outlined in Report HS2023-008, be endorsed as a priority response to support people who are experiencing unsheltered homelessness, including vulnerable residents who require low barrier supports and services, in the City of Kawartha Lakes;
That the City provides the following financial support to this community integrated care hub project:
- One-time capital funding of $700,000.00 through the provincial Homelessness Prevention Program 2023-2024 funding allocation; and
- Annual financial contributions required to assist with ongoing operating funding to support program delivery, as outlined within a service agreement, and funded through the Housing Service’s annual budget, which includes Homelessness Prevention Program provincial grant funding.
That the necessary by-law and Municipal Housing Facilities Agreement be forwarded to council for approval;
That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to approve relief from any and all required City of Kawartha Lakes municipal fees and charges in alignment with current City budgets, as in-kind municipal support, needed to implement the community integrated care hub project; and
That the Director of Human Services and the Human Services Manager, Housing, be authorized to execute necessary agreements including contribution agreements, and service agreements to implement this community integrated care hub project.