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City to propose two congregate shelter contracts; staff brief committee on capacity, accessible shower trailer
Summary
Municipal staff said two contracts for congregate sheltering will be introduced to the assembly for August–December terms totaling 200 beds (100 per site). Staff also reported state and municipal funding commitments, the continued health department lease at East 50 Sixth Avenue, and arrival of an accessible shower trailer.
City staff told the Assembly Housing and Homeless Committee on July 16 that two contracts for congregate sheltering will be introduced to the assembly this month, covering Aug. 30–Dec. 31 with options to extend through 2026 and 2027. Each contract would operate approximately 100 beds, for a total of 200 congregate beds, staff said.
Jessica Parks and municipal shelter staff said the contracts will continue use of the East 50 Sixth Avenue site and add a second site at 1911 East Fifth Avenue. The…
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