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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: March 5, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Informational Presentation by CityServe of the Tri-Valley
Prepared by: Suzanne Iarla, Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will hear a presentation about the services provided by CityServe of
the Tri-Valley.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive presentation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
DESCRIPTION:
In January 2019, the City Council requested for CityServe of the Tri-Valley (CityServe)
to make an informational presentation at a future City Council meeting regarding their
services. Gloria Gregory, Executive Director of CityServe will make a brief presentation.
Background on CityServe
Established in 2009, CityServe’s mission is to serve and care for Tri-Valley residents
who are in crisis. CityServe provides resources to individuals and families in crisis,
including emergency motel nights for the homeless, rent assistance to prevent evicti on,
funds for automobile repair to sustain employment, deposit/initial rent assistance to gain
housing, etc. CityServe also coordinates volunteer opportunities and has more than 40
partners in service.
Since 2012, the City of Dublin has supported CityServe with annual grant funding
through the Human Services Grant Program.
In July 2018, CityServe significantly expanded their homeless outreach and intervention
services with support of Alameda County Impact Funds. Also last year, CityServe was
designated to receive Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funding from the
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Cities of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton to provide crisis intervention services for
homeless residents in the Tri-Valley.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
N/A
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
None.