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Board considers reallocation of forfeited ARPA funds to winter sheltering; joint RFP with City of Kalamazoo discussed
Summary
Commissioners discussed reallocating $396,750 in forfeited ARPA funds (previously assigned to Young Kings and Queens) toward emergency winter sheltering and centering; staff suggested a joint RFP with the City of Kalamazoo (roughly $300k) and recommended the Continuum of Care administer procurement to expedite contracts before November.
Kalamazoo County administrators asked the board on Sept. 2 to consider reallocating approximately $396,750 in forfeited ARPA funds (originally assigned to Young Kings and Queens) to emergency winter sheltering and centering operations.
What was proposed: Dr. Catlin and staff recommended using the funds for winter emergency hoteling/day/overnight sheltering, code‑blue response and shelter access coordination. The county could collaborate with the City of Kalamazoo,…
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