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Bay City commission refers $400,000 Good Samaritan drop-in center proposal back to staff after debate
Summary
After hours of debate over funding sources, oversight and timing, the Bay City Commission voted 5–4 on Dec. 16 to refer an amended resolution that would use $250,000 in CDBG funds and $150,000 in marijuana-tax revenue for a Good Samaritan drop-in center back to staff for further work and public input.
The Bay City Commission on Dec. 16 voted to refer an amended resolution that would commit $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and $150,000 in city marijuana-tax revenue — a combined $400,000 — to support a Good Samaritan drop-in center, sending the item back to staff for further development and public engagement.
The item, presented as "Regular Agenda 1," was moved for approval by Commissioner Hilliker and seconded by Commissioner Brunner. Commissioner Lundberg successfully proposed an amendment requiring semiannual reporting by the drop-in center that would include a financial report, an operational performance review (numbers served, services provided, outcomes), community feedback and a requirement that services be provided free from mandatory religious participation. The…
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