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Polk County approves $298,000 for Central Iowa Shelter safety upgrades as shelter caps overnight capacity
Summary
The Board of Supervisors approved $298,000 in ERA2 funds for Central Iowa Shelter & Services to address urgent electrical, safety camera and fire-panel repairs. Shelter leaders announced a temporary cap of 150 overnight residents and changes to day services amid rising operating costs.
Polk County supervisors voted to approve $298,000 in ERA2 interest-earning funds to Central Iowa Shelter & Services for immediate safety and code-related repairs, and shelter leaders told the board they will cap overnight capacity and change day-service operations to contain costs.
The approval, listed as Resolution 38a, covers “critical safety infrastructure related to lighting, security cameras and a fire panel” that Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS) said is out of code. The board approved the measure by roll call vote. No public opposition was recorded during the hearing on the item.
CISS representative Melissa said the $298,000 will pay for the three immediate priorities and described why the…
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