20240111_WSS_SOBER_LIVING_TASK_FORCE_UPDATE_PRESENTATION_FINAL.PDF
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Sober Living Crisis Task Force Update Work Study Session January 11, 2024 Purpose • Approval of recommended strategies • Seeking guidance on next steps Priorities • 1.05 – Feeling of Safety in your Neighborhood • 1.09 – Victim of Crime • 3.01 – Property Code Enforcement • 3.34 – Community Health and Well-Being Overview 3 2019 Tribal leaders identify an issue with Sober Living providers 2019 AHCCCS launches investigation into irregular billing 2020 Goodyear PD begins investigating 2 problem homes* Fall 2022 City of Surprise, AZ convenes internal stakeholders* 08/2022 AZ DHS issues licensing to Newfound Hope LLC 05/2023 - Tempe PD alerted CMO of DHS activity at Ramada - Governor Hobbs announces Operation Rainbow Bridge 06/2023 - Local Governments Briefed - Solari begins response (2-1-1*7 / SureStay) - Tempe initiates Sober Living Crisis Taskforce 10/2023 - TERF - Recommendations - Enforcement 09/2023 - Senator Hatathlie hosts Multi-Jurisdictional Event at State Senate Building - HSCS Presentation - Public Communication Scope of the Problem 400+ AHCCCS vendors suspended/terminated 168 providers reported to 2-1-1*7 Over 6,200 victims identified 50% not tribally affiliated $650M in fraud last fiscal year • Could be as much as $2B total AZ AG/FBI investigating • Recent prosecution 4 Shape of the Problem Two primary models of operations: •Residential Housing •Leasing Motels/Hotels Treatment and housing typically not collocated Limit/restrict movement and supports 5 6 Sober Living Crisis Taskforce: Goals Communication Coordinated Responses Identify/Report Investigations Enforcement Identify Gaps and Solutions Make Recommendations Approach Convened Monthly Four working groups Community Partners Communications Reporting/Tracking Legal/Enforcement Targeted Event Readiness Forum (TERF) Recommendations – 12/8 meeting Recommendations Creation of General Business License Systemic Tracking of Problematic Properties Excessive Calls for Service Ordinance at Commercial Properties Continued Public Communication Support ADHS Recommendations Eliminate Loopholes Ownership Inspections Fines Increase limits Require fine payment w/annual license Remove SLH confidentiality Increase Oversight Infrastructure Discussion and Questions