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Elgin outlines tent‑city needs survey and approves $2.5M cleanup contract; city to move residents to hotels beginning Jan. 21
Summary
After a two‑day needs survey, Elgin police and staff reported they contacted 31 people in the riverfront encampment and said 36 residents accepted hotel placement. Council approved a not‑to‑exceed $2.5 million cleanup contract and accepted a $400,000 King County grant to offset cleanup and relocation costs.
City police and staff told the Elgin City Council on Jan. 8 they have completed a two‑day needs survey at the riverfront encampment known as "tent city," contacted residents, and secured temporary lodging offers ahead of site remediation.
Chief Lally (Elgin Police Department) reported that officers and staff visited 40 unique structures in the encampment and were able to make contact with 31 people; 36 people said they wanted a hotel room when offered. The survey teams provided information sheets—available in English and Spanish—explaining what to expect if residents accepted hotel placement, and staff said they are arranging transportation for those who choose relocation.
Assistant City Manager Corinna Nava and Chief Lally described the city’s coordination with community partners…
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