04-1: Cold Weather Shelter Presentation — original pdf

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COLD WEATHER SHELTERS IN PARD Devon Farber, MSRLS, CPRP David Crabb, Division Manager AGENDA • Overview • Summary Data • Clients Served • Program Staff INTRODUCTION • In Fiscal Year 2024, the Parks and Recreation Department provided cold weather shelters to those in need during periods of inclement weather. This presentation will provide an overview of the response, including the number of guests served, the dates of operation, and the staff involved. • The decision to open Cold Weather Shelters is typically made daily in coordination with multiple departments based on temperature thresholds. CWS are activated if the overnight weather meets the activation criteria: •32 degrees or colder overnight •35 degrees, with rain/wet •35 degrees, with wind chill of 32 or colder THE DATA • 12 total days of operation this FY • Jan 13-Jan 20 8 consecutive days Jan 14 - Wed Jan 17 24/7 operation Total served: 3,167 guests • Total staff hours by seasonal staff: 878.5 • 14 Community Rec exempt staff assisted in the efforts • City shelters housed and fed 209, 404, 659, 590 and 405 people per night for a total of 2,267 people served at 7 shelters over 5 days, a record number. • The City partners with the Austin Area Urban League to manage shelter operations at 3 sites, and Cap Metro to coordinate transportation. GUESTS SERVED Total Guests served: 3,167 Men: 2,533 Women: 634 Pets: 27 COMMUNITY RECREATION MANAGERS Devon Farber Delano Brown West Baxter Kelly Maltsberger North District Program Manager Central District Program Manager South District Program Manager Seniors 50+ Program Manager Tamika Bateman Gus Garcia Rec Center Marco Olivares Austin Rec Center Clay Shelton Northwest Rec Center Russell Diggs Dove Springs Rec Center Billy James Turner-Roberts / Parque Zaragoza Rec Center Mark Vasquez Montopolis Rec Center PROGRAM SUPERVISORS OF COLD WEATHER SHELTERS SUMMARY • The FY2024 Parks and Recreation Cold Weather Shelter program has been instrumental in providing relief to thousands of individuals and families during cold weather conditions. With dedicated supervisors and program managers, as well as multiple sites operating efficiently, the initiative has significantly contributed to the welfare of the community during adverse weather situations.