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Committee hears report on $500,000 fiscal-agent contract to speed housing moves from encampments
Summary
Milwaukee County committee reviewed an informational report on authorizing a fiscal-agent contract with Community Advocates to administer $500,000 in flexible housing funds intended to speed moves from encampments into apartments; the item was informational and will proceed to the Finance Committee for action because of contract size.
The Milwaukee County Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning on an informational report sought authorization to enter a fiscal-agent contract with Community Advocates to manage $500,000 in flexible housing funds intended to help people move from encampments into permanent housing.
The funding, introduced as 2025 Adopted Budget Amendment 16 by Supervisor Rolland, was described by county staff as money to cover security deposits, short-term rental assistance, furniture and household starter kits to expedite move-ins. Administrator Matthew…
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