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William&. Huston, City Manager
FI:IOM: &~ministrative Se~vioes Department
SUSJEGT: Clarifioation Regarding Shared Housing Program
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BACKGROUND:
At the last meeting Councilman Kelly requested clarification
regarding a notice on the City of Tustin water service statement.
The statement refers to the Shared Housing program and reads,
"Shared housing is a free roommate service that matches seniors and
others. To share a home, apartment, mobile home, call 838-6506."
The Shared Housing program is co-sponsored by the City and the
Feedback Foundation, and it is designed to serve senior citizens.
This service attempts to match up senior adults who have an extra
room to rent with other seniors who need low-cost housing or
companionship. In addition to being an economical way for seniors
to find shelter, it is a great vehicle for them to socialize and
avoid the loneliness that often comes in later years. It enables
those who have property to become even more independent because
they are garnering extra income. The program is an excellent one,
and many long lasting friendships have formed from it. If the
Council has suggestions for re-wording the statement in order to
make it more clear within the limitations of the water-bill format,
feel free to contact staff and we will work with you. We welcome
your feedback.
Royl ~e~n_~' W~:t~Tectoj
Community and Administrative Services
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