DISCUSSION ON HOMELESSNESS

UPDATE ON EFFORTS TOWARD A YEAR ROUND SHELTER

At their Monday, February 12, 2024 meeting, the City Commission will hear an update on a strategy led by the City, related to a year round overnight shelter for the unhoused. Recognizing the immediate urgency of the situation at The Pines, it has been determined in collaboration with partners and service providers that Safe Harbor remains the only viable option for the 2024 season. We are grateful that Safe Harbor has been receptive to ongoing discussions regarding this matter with the City.

An MOU with area partners commits the parties to continued collaboration on this topic with a three pronged approach:

• Develop a proposed plan to keep Safe Harbor open for year-round overnight shelter, effective in 2024.
• Develop cost estimates, funding strategies, and an operating plan for year-round overnight shelter operations.
• Develop proposed roles and responsibilities and necessary agreements to memorialize the same, for consideration of their respective governing bodies.

Chronic homelessness is one of the most complex issues facing our community today. Chronic homelessness is life threatening and complex, but it’s solvable with the right approach.

The presentation provided at the February 12, 2024 meeting will be uploaded to the webpage at the following link.

MDOT'S GRANDVIEW PARKWAY OPEN HOUSE

MDOT's Grandview Parkway Project is slated to begin in mid-March. A community Open House will be hosted on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the MDOT Traverse City TSC facility, 2084 US-31, from 4 - 6 pm.

Look for more updates soon on the upcoming project.

NEW TIME FOR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS

Please make note that the Planning Commission meetings will now take place at 6:00 pm instead of 7:00 pm.

CITY ACADEMY APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

The 2024 City Academy applications are available now through February 29, 2024. The program will run for 5 weeks, with 8 sessions, and begin on April 23, 2024. hroughout the program, participants will engage with City staff, delving into the realms of both long-term planning and day-to-day operations.

The City is a great place to work! As an employer, we offer a wide range of rewarding jobs. Our employees take pride in their work and in making Traverse City the best it can be!

The City of Traverse City is an equal opportunity employer. Full-time positions receive a competitive benefits package, paid time off, short-term leave, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer retirement contribution, and participation in Michigan’s Municipal Employee Retirement System pension benefit program. 

Open Full-Time Positions

• Firefighter
• Patrol Officer
• Senior Property Appraiser
• Traffic Engineer 1
• Vehicle Equipment Technician
• Garage Superintendent
• Assistant City Manager

IN THE COMMUNITY

TCFD & COAST GUARD TRAINING

Last week, the Traverse City Fire Department participated with the US Coast Guard Traverse City Station in an effort to work together on MedEvac transport procedures. TCFD personnel provided Advanced Life Support as part of the training to support the US Coast Guard. Way to go Team!