Maricopa Association of Governments Interstate 10 - Deck Park Tunnel to the
Interstate 10, Interstate 17 Split Freeway Corridor Planning Study

This report provides an update to the City Council on the planning study Maricopa
Association of Governments is undertaking of the Interstate 10: Deck Park Tunnel to
the Interstate 10, Interstate 17 Split Freeway Corridor.

THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.

Summary
Funding for the Interstate 10 (I-10): Deck Park Tunnel to the I-10, Interstate 17 (I-17)
Freeway Corridor Planning Study, was identified as part of the Maricopa Association of
Governments (MAG) Fiscal Year 2022-23 Biennial Unified Planning Work Program and
Budget. The purpose of the study is to define a series of potential improvements to
enhance safety, traffic operations, regional travel, and accessibility for I-10 between
the Deck Park Tunnel and the I-10, I-17 split interchange. The study also includes
portions of State Route 51 (SR 51) and the I-10, Loop 202, SR 51 system interchange,
known as the “Mini Stack.” The study’s final recommendations will establish the
framework for future improvements funded through the extension of Proposition 400.
This item represents an update on the findings of the study to date, and the alternative
improvements being considered. Please see Attachment A which provides the MAG
report detailing this study.

Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson, the City Manager's
Office and the Office of Government Relations.




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Report

Encampment Efforts and Data Update

This report provides an update to the City Council on the City’s ongoing efforts to
address homelessness within the area surrounding the Human Services Campus
(HSC) by the Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) including providing related data
collected and a summary of temporary lodging and the timing of permanent shelter
under development.

THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.

Summary
The City of Phoenix is committed to working with the community, service providers,
and our regional partners to implement regional solutions to address homelessness
and mitigate impacts to neighborhoods. The City of Phoenix is under a court injunction
to clear the area and to maintain it free of tents, structures and other items. Between
May 10 and November 1, the OHS worked with internal and external partners to
complete a total of 15 systematic outreach and clean-up efforts in the area surrounding
the HSC which were followed up with closing those streets to camping. At the time the
efforts began, there were more than 700 individuals camped in the right of way in the
area from 7th Avenue to 15th Avenue, Van Buren to Harrison streets.

Outreach Effort Data
As a result of this outreach effort, staff worked with more than 700 people in the area,
590 of which accepted indoor shelter, treatment or alternative placement. OHS
collected data throughout the effort related to these efforts. The following information
are highlights and data points resulting from these efforts. All data was self-reported by
the client and entered into the Homelessness Management Information System
(HMIS) by OHS staff engaging with the individual being assisted. Data on the current
locations of individuals who entered services was obtained as reported by subsequent
service providers.

Demographic data collected shows that of those engaged on the 15 blocks when a
street was closed to camping, 56 percent identified as male, 42 percent female, and 2
percent transgender. The larger majority (66 percent) were in adulthood between the


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ages of 25-54, while 5 percent were between 18-24 and 28 percent were over 55.
Additionally, 27 percent identified as White, 43 percent as Black/African American, and
18 percent as Hispanic/Latino with the remainder indicating some other race.

Data shows that 63 percent of clients had a last known permanent address in Phoenix.
Although the data point is described as permanent, it may not describe what might
commonly be considered long-term. Permanent address is defined as the location
where they last lived for at least 90 days. The next largest portion were from Glendale
at 7 percent, Mesa at 3 percent, and 12 percent were from other cities in Arizona.
Additionally, 12 percent were from out of state, and 3 percent chose not to provide an
answer.

Once the City of Phoenix hands off a client to shelter or housing destination, they
become a client of that destination. Staff gathered data from the respective providers
on whether they are still in shelter, have ended their homelessness or have returned to
homelessness. Data on the current situation of clients shows that 68 percent remain
housed in shelter (59 percent), permanent housing (7 percent) or in an intermediate
destination such as treatment or institution (2 percent). A total of 15 percent are known
to be unsheltered. The locations/status of the remaining 17 percent of individuals are
unknown.
Temporary Phase Out Plan
Phoenix invested in six temporary lodging projects in 2023 resulting in 422 new beds,
most of which were used for those who were being relocated from encampments
around the HSC. Between March and September 2024, the City will slowly phase out
402 of these temporary lodging beds: Central Arizona Shelter Service (60 beds),
Community Bridges, Inc. (140 beds), Saint Vincent de Paul (50 beds), Mercy House
(50 beds), and A New Leaf (102 beds). However, an additional 600 permanent shelter
beds will be added throughout this same time period: Central Arizona Shelter Service
(170 beds), Ozanam Manor II (100 beds), Community Bridges, Inc. (50 beds), and a
new City of Phoenix owned and operated shelter (280 beds).
Performance Indicators
Attachment A depicts performance goals relating to Street Outreach, Singles Shelter,
Family Shelter, and Rapid Rehousing approved by the Maricopa County Continuum of
Care Board and provides system-wide weighted averages from Homeless
Management Information System. For comparison, the City of Phoenix has provided
data on Phoenix funded programs/shelters.
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Office of
Homeless Solutions.


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ATTACHMENT A

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS


Singles Shelter

Phoenix
Related Performance Measure Indicator Goal Average
Funded

Decrease Length of Time
Average Length of Stay (days) 90 38 41
Homeless

Reduce Returns to
Returns to Homelessness** 13% 29% 36%
Homelessness
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Positive Exit Destinations 19% 14% 15%
Increase Successful Exits
Occupancy Rates 95% 92% 96%
Family Shelter

Phoenix
Related Performance Measure Indicator Goal Average
Funded

Decrease Length of Time
Average Length of Stay (days) 90 97 88
Homeless

Reduce Returns to
Returns to Homelessness** 5% 8% 18%
Homelessness

Positive Exit Destinations 69% 64% 84%
Increase Successful Exits
Occupancy Rates 95% 99% 96%

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Rapid Rehousing

Phoenix
Related Performance Measure Indicator Goal Average
Funded

Average Length of Stay (Days) N/A 239 159


Decrease Length of Time Length of Time to Housing
64 71 132
Homeless Placement (Days)

Accepted Coordinated Entry
85% 98% 97%
Referrals
Reduce Returns to
Returns to Homelessness** 8% 14% 32%
Homelessness


Increase Successful Exits Positive Exit Destinations 88% 83% 89%



Outreach

Phoenix
Related Performance Measure Indicator Goal Average
Funded


Reduce Returns to
Returns to Homelessness** 13% 23% 44%
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Increase Successful Exits Positive Exit Destinations 48% 43% 46%




*Phoenix funded data is FY22-23
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ATTACHMENT A

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Traditional/Congregate Shelter

Performance Indicator Goal Average Phoenix Funded
Average Length of Stay (days) < 90 38 41
Positive Exit Destinations > 19% 14% 15%
Returns to Homelessness < 13% 29% 30%


Non-Congregate/Bridge Housing

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Average Length of Stay (days) < 45_ 78 92
Positive Exit Destinations > 39% 34% 26%
Returns to Homelessness < 13% 20% N/A


Family Shelter

Performance Indicator Goal Average Phoenix Funded
Average Length of Stay (days) < 90_ 90 92
Positive Exit Destinations > 69% 63% 84%
Returns to Homelessness < 7% 16% 12%
Rapid Rehousing

Performance Indicator Goal Average Phoenix Funded

Length of Time to Housing Placement (Days) < 64 71 100
Positive Exit Destinations > 88% 83% 89%
Returns to Homelessness < 8% 14% 36%


Street Outreach

Performance Indicator Goal Average Phoenix Funded

Engagement Rate > 67% 57% 38%
Positive Exit Destinations > 48% 43% 46%
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Returns to Homelessness < 13% 23% 22%


Indicator Phoenix Funded

Clients Reached 5,419
Client Contacts Made 25,700


*Phoenix funded data is FY22-23