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Council approves $220,805 boost to Room in the Inn meal grant; extends spending deadline
Summary
Council passed Resolution 2025-972 to appropriate $220,805.08 to Room in the Inn to provide meals for newly housed individuals in interim housing and extended the allowable spending window to May 31, 2026.
The Metropolitan Council on Jan. 21 approved Resolution 2025-972, appropriating $220,805.08 to Room in the Inn Inc. and amending the existing grant contract with the Office of Homeless Services to increase funding for nutritious meals served to newly housed individuals in interim housing.
Councilmember Johnston, sponsor of the item, said this allocation is part of previously approved ARPA funds that were allocated to address homelessness and nonprofit services. “This very small allocation was a part of the original $50,000,000 that the ARPA committee allocated to address homelessness,” Johnston said, describing the funds as an increase to an earlier award so meal service can continue while recipients remain in interim housing. The resolution also extends the contract spending deadline to May 31, 2026.
Budget and public‑health committees recommended approval; the council voted to adopt the resolution on the floor. The appropriation increases Room in the Inn’s grant total to $495,805.08 (the combined original award and the increase) and authorizes the amended grant contract with the Office of Homeless Services.
Council members thanked ARPA committee members and staff for work on the homeless services allocations. The resolution funds nonprofit meal services for people transitioning from homelessness to interim housing and does not create new programs beyond the existing contract.
