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9.B.I. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEM — HENRY FISCHER — THE <br />ISSUE OF AMBERSAND I AND II <br />Mr. Fischer was not present when his name was called. <br />Mal PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEM — DICK STARK — SECOND <br />PROGRESS REPORT — TREASURE COAST HOMELESS SERVICES <br />COUNCIL, INC, <br />Dick Stark, Palmetto Point, Indian River Shores, chairman of the Treasure Coast <br />Homeless Services Council, presented a very comprehensive report to the Board which <br />included a history and data concerning needs for homeless services, highlighted the grants <br />received, and recounted the establishment of programs in 2 locations in Indian River <br />County. His report included information on the Council, its members, the many <br />accomplishments, and he credited Louise Hubbard for obtaining 14 granu5 of over $2 <br />million in the first 2-1/2 years from HUD and private sources. He advised of the acquisition <br />of properties and recent expansion of the facility at 720 41" Street. He also spoke of the <br />programs available at 2525 St. Lucie Avenue, a building leased from the County for 30 <br />years and for which the Council spent $50,000 for renovations. This location, after a slow <br />start, now has offices for a case manager and 5 other service providers. He advised of the <br />three -county continuum and that there is a website in process which will 1:e located at <br />"Tchelpspot.org." <br />In conclusion, Mr. Stark pointed out this success would not have happened without <br />the initiative and support of the Board of County Commissioners in working toward <br />addressing the homeless problem in Indian River County. He hoped the Council's <br />accomplishments will continue to merit the Commissioners' support. <br />Vice Chairman Ginn congratulated Mr. Stark on the Council's amazing <br />accomplishments. <br />March 11, 2003 <br />