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Tompkins County officials weigh use of $10,000 allocation for GIAC showers as Code Blue season ends
Summary
County staff asked the Human Services Committee whether $10,000 allotted previously should continue to pay for GIAC-run shower services after Code Blue warming centers closed; DSS reported March sheltering counts and transitions to housing.
County Administrator Charlene told the Health and Human Services Committee on April 16 that the county is asking whether $10,000 previously set aside should continue to fund temporary shower access and related services provided by GIAC now that the Code Blue shelter period has ended.
"Based on the allocation of $10,000, we didn't come with a specific direction as to what time frame that money should be utilized," Charlene said. She asked the committee to give clear direction on whether the county should continue to pay for GIAC to provide showers, staffing and related services until the…
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