Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Homeless Services Council Continuum of Care Membership Application and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Continuing the City’s Participation and Partnership Since 2004.
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Submitted By: Christina Flores, Executive Project Manager
Strategic Plan Link: The City’s Mission to enhance our community’s quality of life.
Executive Summary (General Business): The City of Port St. Lucie, through the Neighborhood Services Department, has been a partner of the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council and a member of the Continuum of Care (CoC) since 2004. The CoC is a regional collaboration of organizations and local governments that coordinates homeless services, resources, and planning for the community. In previous years, the City’s participation in the CoC required completion of a membership application. For 2026, the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council has updated the membership process to include a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU establishes the City’s continued participation in the CoC and outlines the responsibilities and expectations of participating members. Staff are requesting authorization for the City Manager to execute the 2026 Continuum of Care Membership Application and MOU to allow the City to continue its participation in the regional Continuum of Care.
Presentation Information: Questions will be answered by staff upon request.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter the Application and MOU.
Alternate Recommendations:
Move that the Council amend the recommendation and authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter the Application and MOU.
Move that the Council table this matter and provide staff direction.
Background: The City of Port St. Lucie has participated in the regional Continuum of Care since 2004 through the Neighborhood Services Department. The Continuum o...
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