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Residents urge council not to end evening shelter services; questions raised about South Railroad facility closure
Summary
Multiple public speakers urged the council not to curtail evening shelter services at the Loveland Resource Center and asked for public input before closing the South Railroad facility; a councilor asked the city attorney to confirm whether a prior vote had already set a closure date.
Members of the public used the meeting’s public-comment period to protest the proposed closure of the South Railroad facility and changes to services at the Loveland Resource Center (LRC).
Chuck Hubbard, representing Together Colorado Larimer County, told council that a city news release indicated the South Railroad facility would close on Sept. 30 and that the LRC would no longer offer evening shelter. “We are opposed to that,” Hubbard said, adding that the public should have had an opportunity to weigh in. He quoted earlier discussion in which council members had said the issue would return to the council for public comment before any final decision.
Several council members asked the city attorney and city manager to clarify whether a formal council vote had already set a closure date. City Attorney Vince said he would review the record and send a clarifying email to council; he said his recollection was that there had been a prior motion with support but that he would verify. Councilors requested a clear timeline for follow-up; the mayor said the next regular meeting is Aug. 5.
Other public speakers made related points about homeless-services policy and budget priorities; some urged public votes on any expenditures for homelessness programs and asked that the city present the prosecutor’s report publicly if criminal charges or investigations were involved.
No formal council decision to change shelter services occurred during the meeting; staff and the city attorney committed to return with clarifying information.
