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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING
NOVEMBER 11 - 18,2000 TO BE '
HOUSING WEEK
IN THE CITY OF ORONO
WHEREAS, housing is considered to be affordable if it costs no more than 30% of
household income; and
WHEREAS, the lack of safe, decent, and affordable housing destabilizes the lives of
families and individuals,negatively impacts the health and school performance of children and the
health of elderly, contributes to homelessness; and "
• WHEREAS,family homelessness has increased dramatically throughout Minnesota,women
and children now make up the fastest growing segment of the homeless population,and the Wilder
Research Center reports that state's homeless population doubled between 1991 and 1997; and
WHEREAS,Interfaith Outreach&Community Partners(IOCP)provided approximately 592
emergency housing assists in 1999 to prevent homelessness; and
WHEREAS, "Housing Week" is a community initiative to raise awareness about local
housing issues,to raise money to address housing needs, and to promote community involvement
and volunteerism. Several congregations,service organizations,youth groups,community residents,
schools, and civic organizations are participating in Housing Week activities; and
WHEREAS, public, private, non-profit partnerships play an essential role in the
development and preservation of affordable housing; and : �
WHEREAS,the City is a participant in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act; and
WHEREAS,Housing Week coincides with National Hunger and Homelessness Awazeness
Week(November 12 = 18).
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'� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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� NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Orono City Council does hereby
. proclaim November 11 - 18, 2000 to be:
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HOUSING WEEK .
in the City of Orono, and does also encourage all citizens to participate in the activities associated � �
with Housing Week.
Adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on October 9, 2000.
ATTEST: �
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� inda S. Vee, City Clerk ' Gabrie abbour,Mayor
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