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Committee forwards extensions for Whitcomb SIP hotel amid Roomkey/FEMA funding questions
Summary
The committee forwarded two amendments to allow continued operation and wind‑down of SIP Site #10 (Whitcomb, 1231 Market St.) through March 31, 2023, including a $6.5M increase to the 5 Keys grant and an ~$9.6M increase to the hotel booking agreement; members pressed staff on Project Roomkey and FEMA reimbursement timelines.
The Budget & Finance Committee voted to forward two amendments to continue operations at the Whitcomb (SIP Site #10, 1231 Market St.) through March 31, 2023, while the city completes housing placements and site demobilization.
Dylan Schneider of HSH said Item 5 would amend a grant with 5 Keys Schools & Programs to extend the agreement through March 31, 2023, increase the not‑to‑exceed amount by about $6.5 million (total ~$27.23M) and allow earlier termination if demobilization is faster than expected. Item 6 would amend the booking…
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