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Committee: county will not use large downtown building for Code Blue next season; Cherry Street and other temporary options under review
Summary
After public comment urging alternatives, Tompkins County’s Facilities and Infrastructure Committee said it will not use the large downtown building as the Code Blue shelter next season and staff are evaluating Cherry Street, available county-owned space and community lease options for temporary sheltering.
A public commenter and committee members on Jan. 16 pressed Tompkins County officials to reconsider downtown shelter locations and to prioritize alternatives outside Ithaca for temporary Code Blue operations.
Amanda Kirchgeschner, who identified herself during the public comment period, told the committee: “I mean, any dollar you spend is a tax dollar on this and it's really not meeting the need as it stands.” She urged looking for shelter sites outside the City of Ithaca and questioned whether some individuals are counted twice because they occupy…
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