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Assembly amends warming‑center contract to require HMIS participation, asks for May 20 utilization report
Summary
The Assembly amended the warming‑center contract extension to require the contractor’s participation in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and requested an informational memorandum on utilization by May 20; members and staff discussed public‑safety coordination and contingency for winding down if utilization drops.
The Anchorage Assembly on April 16 debated extending the municipal warming‑center contract and adopted amendments requiring the provider to participate in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and asking the administration to provide an informational memorandum on warming‑center utilization no later than May 20.
Context and rationale: Members said HMIS participation is a standard data practice for most homelessness contracts and argued it is needed to validate counts, coordinate services and link individuals to housing opportunities. Assembly Member Volen moved the…
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