Resources to learn more about the Proposed Lane County Overnight Camping Program

County Commissioner Jay Bozievich held a meeting last night (November 14) at St. Matthew’s Church in Santa Clara to gather feedback about a proposed Lane County Overnight Camping Pilot Program.  Attendees brought up many interesting issues.  Commissioner Bozievich will be taking the feedback from attendees to a November 28th meeting with the other commissioners.

If you want to study the issue further, here are some links to material that covers the proposal.

1. Document handed out by Commissioner Bozievich 1 & 1/4 page.  The document covers the What, Who, Where, Why and hoped for Outcomes.  Note that each site will host from 1 to 4 people.  Therefore, the ten sites would have a total capacity of from 10 to 40 individuals dispersed around Eugene. Click Here.

The Lane County Proposal is modeled on the city of Eugene’s Car Camping program. The city has formed working arrangements with many charitable organizations including St. Vincent de Paul’s, First Christian Church and Community Supported Shelters.  Documents from the City of Eugene’s Outreach Handbook:

2. Eugene Car Camping Program – 1 page. Click Here.
3. Sample Car Camping Agreement between Hosts & Campers – 1 page.  Includes a release and that the tenant may be asked to leave.  Click Here.
4. Sample Agreement Between Host and Camper – 1 page. No drugs allowed, no weapons and more.  Click Here.
5. FAQ. Frequently Asked Questions – 4 pages.  Includes differences between Car Camping (also called Overnight Camping), Rest Stops and other similar city of Eugene programs.  Also includes screening and vetting applicants.  Click Here.
6. St. Vincent de Paul’s Car Camping Program information 1 page.  Click Here.

The entire City of Eugene’s Outreach Handbook can be found here.

If you were unable to attend the November 14th meeting with Commissioner Bozievich please review the documents above.  Commissioners will likely take action at a November 28th meeting.  If you would like to contact any of the commissioners about this issue, use this email link.