Resolution 10-012 Declaring Support of Changepoint Spokane CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 10-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
DECLARING SUPPORT OF "CHANGEPOINT SPOKANE" TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY
EDUCATION REGARDING EFFECTIVE WAYS TO DONATE MONEY TO ACHIEVE BROADER
BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE.
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley has adopted several measures that address panhandling
in the City, including a prohibition on aggressive panhandling and a prohibition on interfering with
vehicular traffic; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received numerous comments from citizens on the number of
panhandlers in the City; and
WHEREAS, ChangePoint Spokane(ChangePoint), a local non-profit organization,has conducted
considerable research into strategies employed by other cities in Washington, as well as cities in other
states, to determine means to most positively affect panhandling activity, and assist those who truly need
help; and
WHEREAS, the research performed by ChangePoint clearly shows that communities are most
effective in reducing the amount of money being applied from panhandling to alcohol and illegal drugs by
educating the public as to more effective ways to target their financial donations so they bring maximum
benefit to those who are truly in need; and
WHEREAS, ChangePoint is initiating a public education program to inform the public that most
panhandling funds are spent on illegal drugs and alcohol; that said program will provide information
regarding a large number of organizations that citizens can donate money to; which funds will provide
necessary care to large numbers of people, and so peoples' financial donations will bring maximum
benefit to those who are truly in need; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to show support for ChangePoint's activities by adopting a
resolution of support.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley,
Spokane County, Washington,as follows:
Section 1. Declaration of Support for ChangePoint Educational Program. The City of Spokane
Valley City Council hereby declares as follows:
The Spokane Valley City Council is supportive of the educational outreach program being conducted by
ChangePoint Spokane, which seeks to inform the general public about more effective ways to assist the
homeless other than giving money to panhandlers. Similar programs have proven effective in other
communities, and the City Council is hopeful this program by ChangePoint enjoys similar success.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
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Adopted this 25t day of May, 2010.
City of Spokane Valley
homas E. Towey,Mayor
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istine Bainbridge, City Clerk
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