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Council briefed on Encampment Resolution Program grants, New Roots operator selection and navigation center operations
Summary
City staff briefed the committee on a Department of Commerce Encampment Resolution Program grant package, the CHHS recommendation to select Compassionate Addiction Treatment (CAT) to operate the New Roots village, a three‑month extension request for scattered‑site contracts and an update on the newly opened Navigation Center’s early operations and
The committee received a series of briefings on homelessness response resources: a proposed grant contract with the Washington State Department of Commerce for Encampment Resolution Program (ERP) funds, a recommendation to select Compassionate Addiction Treatment (CAT) as the New Roots village operator, a requested three‑month extension of existing scattered‑site contracts and an operational update on the city’s newly opened Navigation Center.
ERP grant and grantees: Carrie (CHHS presenter) said the ERP funds will support coordinated, housing‑focused encampment responses on public property and will be administered by the city if authorized. Staff outlined grantee recipients and service types: Catalyst (Catholic Charities) will operate temporary housing with on‑site services; Revive will operate 35 emergency beds and 22 permanent housing units with supports; Catholic Housing Communities will operate 25…
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