Aurora is taking steps to address its growing unhoused population through an agreement with Douglas County to build what's being called a homeless navigation center. via AmyWadas
Originally, Douglas County was sending members of its unhoused population to Aurora, which the city was not happy with. But on Monday, both sides were able to strike a deal.
Essentially, Douglas County will be able send those experiencing homelessness to the navigation center once it's built. However, the county can only do so if it helps pay for some of the costs. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman said if Douglas County can't chip in, he'll revisit the agreement in the future. “I knew I threw a rough punch at them but feel it was necessary to get their attention. I think we will move forward now in productive conversations for how it moves forward to benefit Aurora and Douglas County,” he said.“The unhoused population in Douglas County is relatively small – 50 individuals unsheltered as of 1/22 Point in Time of Homelessness [public.tableau.com] survey. In fact, 82% of the homeless inmate population in our detention center are not from Douglas County.
Coffman said it's unclear when the city of Aurora will break ground on the navigation center. He said city officials have to apply for state funding first, which he said is underway.
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