Title
Eight-Hour Rule Request to Research Intergovernmental Agreements Related to Affordable Housing and Homelessness
Description
Request City Council approval for City staff to spend in excess of eight hours of staff time, per City Council Rule 15, to research Intergovernmental Agreements with the State of Arizona, Maricopa County and other municipalities on strategies to address affordable housing and homelessness in Phoenix.
Report
Summary
In response to a request from Councilman DiCiccio, Councilwoman Williams, and Councilman Nowakowski on Oct. 19, 2020, the City Manager is requesting to place an item on the next available Formal agenda "directing City of Phoenix staff to pursue Intergovernmental Agreements in the following areas as part of our strategy to effectively address issues related to rising housing costs, our homeless population, and the safety and security of our neighborhoods" (Attachment A). This complies with Council Rule 2c regarding placement of items on an agenda.
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This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher.