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Talent agency asks OHCS and ACCESS for written proposals as board considers phased extension of Gateway transitional housing
Summary
The Talent Urban Renewal Agency reviewed a disposition plan for 53 travel trailers at the Gateway Transitional RV Park and asked Oregon Housing and Community Services and ACCESS for written proposals to extend site operations; the board signaled a preference for a phased exit to avoid school-year disruption and requested funding and communication assurances.
The Talent Urban Renewal Agency asked Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and ACCESS for written proposals on Oct. 2 as it weighed whether to extend operations at the Gateway Transitional RV Park and proceed with a previously approved trailer disposition plan for 53 travel trailers.
Executive Director Gary told the board an OHCS-ACCESS meeting in mid-September directed staff not to convey trailers to current residents and discussed funding ACCESS to continue management and casework through Dec. 31, 2025. Gary said TURRA (the Talent Urban Renewal Agency) approved a trailer disposition plan in June 2024 but was not invited to the September meeting; he asked OHCS why TURRA had been excluded and requested written clarification.
Why it matters: the site houses wildfire survivors and contains students whose families attend local schools; board members and recovery officials…
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