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Tompkins County submits concept paper to OTDA for Cherry Street emergency shelter; RFQ for nonprofit operator due May 12
Summary
County administration said Tompkins County submitted an initial concept paper to New York State OTDA for a proposed emergency shelter on Cherry Street and scheduled a follow-up OTDA meeting to advance design and an HHF funding application. The county has issued an RFQ for a nonprofit partner; responses were due May 12.
Tompkins County administration told the Housing & Economic Development Committee on May 21 that the county has moved the Cherry Street emergency-shelter proposal into the state review phase and is seeking a nonprofit partner to develop and operate the facility.
County Administrator Bridget reported that the county submitted an initial concept paper to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and that a meeting with OTDA is scheduled for early next week to discuss the concept and advance more detailed design work needed for an application…
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