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Council approves HRCS carry-forward reallocation; some members and residents urge faster spending for homelessness services
Summary
The council approved a $1.7 million carry-forward reallocation for the Human Relations and Community Services (HRCS) agency to fund alternative shelter projects and studies; at least one councilmember and residents criticized leaving funds unspent while needs remain.
The Lansing City Council on Feb. 24 approved a budget amendment reallocating HRCS agency carry-forward funds from fiscal 2023-24 totaling roughly $1.7 million to support projects including an alternative shelter project, community problem-solving accounts, a homelessness study and other initiatives.
Councilmember Vice President Carter presented the item and said staff described plans to spend the remaining program funds…
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