Legislation Details

File #: ID#26-220    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Work Session Item Status: Individual Consideration
File created: 4/9/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/21/2026 Final action:
Title: Receive a presentation and hold a discussion regarding the results of the 2026 Point In Time count for the population experiencing homelessness in San Marcos.
Attachments: 1. Presentation, 2. 2026 PIT Count Survey Findings

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Receive a presentation and hold a discussion regarding the results of the 2026 Point In Time count for the population experiencing homelessness in San Marcos.

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Meeting date:  April 21, 2026

 

Department:  City Manager’s Office

 

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Background Information:

On January 22, 2026, the Hays County Homeless Coalition, in partnership with local agencies and volunteers, conducted the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. This is an initiative aimed at assessing homelessness in our community. Ms. Heintz requested an opportunity to share the results of the study with Council. The purpose of this presentation is to provide the report to Council and hold discussion. Attachments include the presentation, report and the McKinney-Vento data related to children and youth experiencing homelessness.

 

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