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City staff outline winter warming-center plans, eyeing 345 Main and 81 Bartholomew
Summary
Director Acker told the committee the city will use 110 Washington as a warming center this winter and is evaluating 345 Main (first floor usable; second floor needs sprinkler work) and 81 Bartholomew (large remediated building) as additional or alternate sites; officials aim to have adequate beds by Dec. 1.
City development staff told the Planning, Economic Development and Housing Committee on Nov. 5 that they are pursuing multiple options to ensure adequate winter warming-center capacity.
Director Acker said 110 Washington — previously cleared to have development rights assigned — will serve as a warming center this winter. Because that removes one potential long-term asset from available shelter options, staff have been searching for alternatives, he said.
Two candidate properties emerged: 345 Main and 81 Bartholomew. Acker said the first floor of 345 Main is immediately available and could provide roughly 20 beds as…
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