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REQUEST FOR DECISION
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Youth Transitional Housing Feasibility Study Land Matter - 16 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue
Presented by: Connie Smigielski, Senior Manager, Vlad Ruban, Social Housing Coordinator
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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That Administration bring forward a bylaw for Council's consideration to remove the municipal reserve designation for 16 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue, in order to enable the land to be donated or sold for a nominal fee to facilitate the developing and operation of Youth Transitional Housing in St. Albert.
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SUMMARY
This report provides an update to Council related to Youth Transitional Housing in St. Albert, and outlines the rationale for the recommended next steps.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
On September 10, 2024, Standing Committee of the Whole passed the following motion:
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That Administration investigate interest from operators or partners for the provision of Youth Transitional Housing and provide an update to Standing Committee of the Whole no later that Q2 2025.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In June 2023 the City of St. Albert secured CitySpaces Consulting and Covenant House Vancouver (CitySpaces team) to undertake a Youth Transitional Housing Feasibility Study. This study built on the 2018 Mayor's Task Force to End Homelessness report, which identified a gap in services for youth in St. Albert.
The feasibility study confirmed need, analyzed development and operational model options, and outlined specific actions for advancing a youth transitional housing project.
Administration issued a Request for Interest (RFI) from operators or partners to advance Youth Transitional Housing in St. Albert. Nine operators confirmed interest in submitting an RFI. Two organizations submitted completed submissions and indicated the need for land acquisition and/or ongoing operational support from the city.
Given the existing interest and the l...
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