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City updates council on community resource center move; occupancy, partners and services on track
Summary
City staff reported construction progress and operational planning for the community resource center, including an expected move-in mid-July, YMCA MOU for food pantry, partner lease timelines, shower schedule, and infrastructure issues such as a needed water-line upsizing.
City staff updated the Auburn City Council on July 7 on construction and operational plans for the new community resource center and drop-in center, saying the project is progressing and a mid-July move-in is expected.
Mister Holmes told the council the carpet was installed in offices and vinyl flooring is going into hallways; staff expect an occupancy permit "hopefully on Monday" and move-in the following Tuesday. Holmes said staffing and volunteer recruitment are ongoing and that the drop-in center has been setting new attendance records.
Holmes outlined program and partner plans: the YMCA has an MOU to locate its grab-and-go program and food pantry at the center; the plan calls for separate, lockable storage rooms for dry goods and refrigeration so each partner can secure its inventory. Holmes said partner lease approvals are with partner boards and committees and that some partners could move in as early as Aug. 1, with others following by Sept. 1.
On services and facilities, Holmes said showers are being completed but bathroom rework will require taking one men's room temporarily out of service to redo associated plumbing; showers are expected to be available for drop-in users on Wednesdays and Saturdays once work is completed. Holmes also said the kitchen may be among the last items finished.
Holmes noted infrastructure and security items: an unexpected need to upsize the water line to meet demand was identified and addressed without asking council for more funding; some doors will be replaced to meet specifications and the initial security approach will use keyed entry rather than key fobs. On fencing, staff are evaluating where a six-foot chain-link fence with inserted slats should start and stop; pricing is in hand but final placement is under discussion.
Councilors asked clarifying questions. Councilor Gary asked about refrigerator/freezer allocations and scheduling; Holmes said the current plan uses multiple large lockable rooms assigned to partners and that the YMCA intends to operate its pantry on days that do not conflict with the drop-in center’s Wednesday and Saturday operations. Councilor Walker asked about the fence timeline; Holmes said there is no definitive installation date but described the planned fence type and rationale.
