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Council gifts surplus vehicle to South Dakota Urban Indian Health amid public accusations
Summary
Council approved gifting a surplus city vehicle to South Dakota Urban Indian Health to support street outreach. A public commenter alleged a prior $75,000 pilot was mishandled; city staff said the recipient is refocusing its program and staff will oversee the contract.
The Sioux Falls City Council voted Oct. 16 to declare a city vehicle surplus and authorize gifting it to South Dakota Urban Indian Health to support street outreach services. The motion passed by council voice vote, recorded 8–0.
Michelle Treasure, the city’s homelessness services coordinator, told council the fleet team identified a vehicle still suitable for outreach work and that the gift would help the recipient replace leased vehicles and provide transportation for…
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