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City accepted $156,000 in state funds; $60,000 set aside for warming centers, staff to award contracts

Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights ยท October 29, 2025

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Summary

At the Oct. 28 committee meeting city council actions reported included formal acceptance of $156,000 in state general assistance reimbursement, with $60,000 designated for warming centers; staff were authorized to evaluate two applicants and make the award.

Committee members received a city update Oct. 28 that the City Council accepted $156,000 in state general assistance reimbursement and allocated $60,000 toward warming centers.

Councilor Beck told the advisory committee that staff had issued a request for proposals and two organizations applied: one offering 70 beds and another offering 40 beds. Both applicants had asked for the full $60,000. Council empowered staff to make award decisions quickly because of the emergency nature of the need; code enforcement will inspect proposed sites before awards are finalized.

The committee did not take a vote on the matter; members were briefed on the council decision and the expected next steps for staff review and code inspections.