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Cumberland County approves up to $563,000 to negotiate MOU with Salvation Army to reopen emergency shelter
Summary
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners voted 3–2 to direct the county manager to negotiate a memorandum of understanding with the Salvation Army for emergency shelter services, authorizing up to $563,000 annually and requiring a health inspection and reporting metrics.
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners voted 3–2 on May 14, 2025, to direct the county manager to negotiate a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Salvation Army to reopen an emergency shelter, authorizing county staff to negotiate terms for up to $563,000 annually and requiring environmental health inspections and ongoing performance reporting.
The motion, introduced by Vice Chairwoman Jones and approved by Commissioner Tyson and Chairman De Vier, instructs the county manager to negotiate an MOU for emergency shelter services with the Salvation Army, ensure environmental health inspects the facility (including checking for asbestos), and explore a funding partnership with the City of Fayetteville. Commissioners Faircloth and Adams voted against the motion.
County staff presented background showing the Salvation Army closed its shelter earlier after cash-flow problems and staffing gaps. Assistant County Manager Heather Steens told commissioners the county was notified on April 15, 2025, and that the Salvation Army provided internal and external audits, financial records through March 2025 and initial…
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