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Council approves forgivable Home ARP loan to convert shelter into non‑congregate units

5768309 · July 21, 2025
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Lorain City Council unanimously authorized a forgivable 10‑year loan from Home ARP funds to Neighborhood Alliance to convert a congregate shelter into private, non‑congregate units; city staff and the shelter operator said the funding must serve four HUD‑defined qualifying populations and the city will inspect the work.

Lorain City Council on the final July meeting voted unanimously to authorize the safety service director to enter into a loan agreement with Neighborhood Alliance to rehabilitate its shelter, converting congregate units into non‑congregate units. The measure was presented as a loan but city staff said the agreement will operate as a forgivable loan as long as the recipient continues to use the facility for its intended use for 10 years. Councilman Nutt introduced the ordinance and moved to suspend the three‑reading rule; the council then passed the ordinance by unanimous vote. City administration told…

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