County to hear public comment on proposed managed camp

La Plata County staff will hold a public meeting seeking input from the community on a proposed site for a transitional housing managed camp. The meeting will be held virtually at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13. Access the meeting here or follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82377316291?pwd=TXUxKzF5bVo2N0paeUpURTRHSVBLZz09

In an effort to reduce the negative impacts of homelessness on the community in Durango and La Plata County, staff is exploring the creation and operation of a safe, secure, well-resourced outdoor option for people experiencing homelessness. Additionally, a managed camp would provide support to connect people experiencing homelessness to housing, hotels, health services and other resources. The proposed site is on a county-owned parcel north of the Durango Tech Center near the old landfill cap.

This will be an informational meeting to solicit public comments and concerns about a proposed managed camp. The Board of County Commissioners will not be present and no decisions will be made at the meeting.

For more information, please contact Ted Holteen, La Plata County Public & Governmental Affairs Manager, at (970) 382-6265 or email ted.holteen@co.laplata.co.us.