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34 <br /> $35,000 a year, and 5.9% earn less than $10,000. She said we have the resources; we need the <br /> will. She said that they want to work with county agencies, non-profits, and civic leaders to ensure <br /> every resident can live with dignity. <br /> Darren Campbell said he has been unhoused and he has experienced sleeping in the <br /> cold. He said the care center would provide a place for people to get warm, take a shower, do <br /> laundry, and get prepared for job interviews so they can feel like a human again. He said he <br /> understands concerns about costs, and that he would gladly give his dollars to ensure that others <br /> have the dignity to see themselves as human beings and not as a second-class leftover. He <br /> encouraged the Board to move forward with the proposal. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott said she was excited to see this proposal in their packet. She <br /> asked if there will be showers. <br /> Caitlin Fenhagen said they plan to have showers, whether it is inside or part of a mobile <br /> shower system. She apologized for the quick turnaround on the proposal. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked that they consider expanding beyond cold-weather <br /> cots in the future. <br /> Commissioner Fowler supported adding showers to the center. <br /> Commissioner Carter said she is very supportive of the proposal and would like to hear <br /> more about partnering with the Town of Chapel Hill. <br /> Caitlin Fenhagen said that there have been some conversations with Chapel Hill staff, but <br /> there is a new town manager and there will need to be further conversations. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he would like to see indoor showers at the center. <br /> Alan Dorman,AMS Director, said it was a question of whether the county could afford it. <br /> Chair Bedford said there is a lot of opportunity. She said if staff is moved to the facility, <br /> she wanted to see if some other office-related CIP projects could be changed. She said did not <br /> understand the programming proposal and wanted more information. She wanted more specifics <br /> on staffing and where existing positions would be moved from. She said this should go to the <br /> behavioral health task force for input. She said she has hesitations over the cost when they won't <br /> own the facility. She said there is a question of who is paying for the costs of the facility, who will <br /> partner with the county, and how authority and decision making will be shared. <br /> Blake Rosser, Housing Director, said services in Hillsborough would not be affected. He <br /> said they would still have the street outreach team and the housing helpline would continue one <br /> day a week in Hillsborough. He said he did not anticipate an increase in staffing. He said staff <br /> based at Southern Human Services would be based at the center. He said they may require a <br /> position, but they may be able to use existing staff. <br /> Chair Bedford said they would also need to think about security. <br /> Caitlin Fenhagen said they have an opportunity with UNC to leverage partnerships. <br /> Blake Rosser said the model is to bring it partners who provide assistance with programs <br /> and staffing. He said that Oak City Cares in Wake County invited the Board to see their facility. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> c. Review of Options for the Design of Crisis Diversion Facility <br /> This item was removed from the agenda and will be considered at a later date. <br /> 7. Reports <br /> a. Presentation of the Countywide Strategic Plan FY2024-25 Progress Report <br /> This item was removed from the agenda and will be presented later as an information item. <br />