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Chandler staff seek extensions for hotel shelter contracts; cite high exit rate and summer heat relief
Summary
City staff on Sept. 15 briefed the Chandler City Council in a study session about proposed contract amendments (Agreement Nos. 4638 and 4758) to continue hotel partnerships supporting Operation Open Door, the city’s non‑congregate shelter program.
City staff on Sept. 15 briefed the Chandler City Council in a study session about proposed contract amendments (Agreement No. 4638, Amendment 2 and Agreement No. 4758, Amendment 3) to continue two hotel partnerships used for Operation Open Door, the city’s non‑congregate shelter program.
Ryan Balch, acting neighborhood resources director, said the program began in 2020 when congregate options were limited and has continued to provide low‑barrier overnight shelter for people who are older, disabled or families with children. Balch told council the program’s purpose is to provide…
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