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Spokane council approves scattered-site shelter contracts and names Compassionate Addiction Treatment operator despite neighborhood opposition
Summary
The Spokane City Council approved three related items including authorization to contract for scattered-site shelter services and designated Compassionate Addiction Treatment (CAT) as operator of the New Roots Tiny Home Village; the package passed largely along a 5-2 split after extensive public testimony from both supporters and opponents.
The Spokane City Council on Nov. 11 approved a package of scattered-site shelter actions that included authorization to enter contracts for encampment resolution and shelter services and selection of Compassionate Addiction Treatment (CAT) to operate the New Roots Tiny Home Village.
Supporters including Jules Helping Hands and Westminster United Church of Christ said scattered-site shelters reduce barriers for medically fragile, neurodiverse and LGBTQIA residents, increase case-management engagement, and are cost-effective alternatives to congregate shelters. Sandy Monk, interim executive director of CAT, told the council the New Roots project would offer 30 pallet homes and connections to partner providers such as…
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