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Anchorage Assembly approves Henning Inc. to run winter warming center after 10–1 vote
Summary
The Anchorage Assembly voted Dec. 19, 2024 to award AM 1023‑2024 to Henning Inc. to operate a downtown warming center (Henning House) with capacity for 50 people; members debated cost, site concentration and whether coordinated entry should be required.
The Anchorage Assembly on Dec. 19 approved AM 1023‑2024, awarding a contract to Henning Inc. to operate a winter warming center at the Henning House. The measure passed on a recorded vote announced by the clerk as 10 to 1.
Chair Constant opened the special meeting and explained one bidder had rescinded an offer, leaving the Assembly to consider the single remaining proposal. Member Johnson moved to approve the award; Member Littlefield seconded. The administration described warming as a life‑safety, time‑sensitive service and said delaying the decision could leave people outside in below‑freezing temperatures for several more weeks.
Director Kim Rash told the Assembly the funding would come from the health department operating budget and said about $5,000,000 is appropriated in that sheltering line item for congregate sheltering, rapid rehousing and third‑party oversight. Administration staff said this year’s warming was run through a competitive procurement…
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