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City staff detail plan to buy Florence Crittenton facility for shelter use
Summary
City staff said the city plans to buy the former Florence Crittenton facility (roughly 13,000 sq ft) for about $300,000 to support sheltering for unsheltered and low- to moderate-income residents; staff said the property appraised higher and will need modest rehab.
City staff briefed the board on a proposed purchase of the former Florence Crittenton facility as a city-run shelter. Staff said the building is roughly 13,000 square feet, includes a kitchen and laundry, can house up to 70 people and was offered at a purchase price of $300,000.
A staff presenter (Alicia) said the property "appraised at $4.45" and that the city would do some additional rehabs after purchase; the transcript did not specify units for the appraisal figure. Staff described the intended use as meeting HUD requirements for sheltering and assisting unsheltered and low- to moderate-income households. The presenter said HUD funding would be used and that shelter operations would be conducted by City of Little Rock housing staff rather than by the Metropolitan Housing Authority.
Directors asked about move-in readiness and future use. Staff said the building is largely equipped but will require some rehabilitation work; they called the purchase a favorable price compared with the appraisal. Director Miller asked whether the structure would require additional investment beyond the $300,000 purchase price; staff confirmed some rehabilitation will be required but did not provide a detailed cost estimate during the meeting.
The board did not take a final vote on this item during the discussion excerpt included in the meeting record; staff indicated procurement and rehabilitation planning would follow if the purchase is authorized.
