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Board endorses moving Trey Smith's private 'whole-person' homeless-services proposal to commissioners
Summary
After a presentation by Pastor Trey Smith, the health advisory board voted to endorse sending a privately funded "whole-person" homelessness program proposal (referred to in discussion as the Moak Street project) to the Board of Commissioners for consideration; the proposal relies mainly on private donor funding and requested a 45-day county response and a 90-day pilot period.
Pastor Trey Smith presented a privately funded proposal for a "whole-person" homeless-services hub and asked the advisory board to support taking the concept to the Board of Commissioners. Smith described a model emphasizing individualized spiritual and social supports, said initial financing would come from private donors (some anonymous) and foundation partners, and requested the county’s support in accessing property via an RFP process, asking for a response in roughly 45 days and a 90-day trial period if the commissioners approved an RFP purchase.
During Q&A board members asked detailed questions about zoning, whether proposed properties were commercially or residentially zoned, potential client selection and consent, and what success metrics would be used. Smith said the program would be flexible to match individual needs and that, if necessary, participants could be referred to other jurisdictions or partner organizations with different ecosystems.
The advisory board moved and seconded a motion to support the Moak Street proposal proceeding to the Board of Commissioners for review; the motion carried by voice vote. Several commissioners noted that zoning and final approvals are matters for city/township planning boards or the Board of Commissioners and would need to be resolved in that process.
What happens next: The department and proponents will bring the proposal and any supporting materials to the Board of Commissioners; zoning and final approvals remain a municipal responsibility and may require separate applications and hearings.
Sources: Presentation and Q&A with Pastor Trey Smith; board motion and vote.
