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Council backs staff RFP allocations for shelter services, asks Homeward Bound to present updated plan
Summary
Staff recommended allocating $363,008.47 in one-time housing funds to three providers selected from a city RFP addressing unhoused services. Council gave direction to proceed with that recommended allocation and asked staff to invite Homeward Bound and the Counseling Education Center to the November workshop to explain updated needs and funding
Council reviewed staff follow-up from a city request for proposals targeting expansion of shelter and related services for people experiencing homelessness. Staff asked whether the council would consider allocating up to $500,000 in one-time housing funds; after follow-up interviews staff narrowed a recommendation and presented a proposed allocation totaling $363,008.47 to support three providers.
The staff-recommended distribution (RFP follow-up) is: Hilltop — $250,000 (stabilize recent expansion and support emergency/transitional shelter for young adults and other high-need groups, plus wraparound services and a proposed bridge-shelter model); Joseph Center — $100,000 (operations to address overflow and case management); Grand Valley Catholic Outreach — $13,847 (with $75,000 expected from CDBG reimbursements). The numbers add to $363,008.47. Staff explained historical city funding for shelter operations and resource centers…
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