Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Lawrence council considers $268,180 state grant to add 204 winter shelter beds; councilors seek details on locations and timing
Summary
The Lawrence City Council heard a motion to accept a $268,180 grant from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to secure 204 winter overnight shelter and warming-center beds; staff said funds must be spent by April 30, 2026, and an RFP will identify providers.
The Lawrence City Council on Dec. 16 heard a motion to accept and spend $268,180 from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to secure 204 winter overnight shelter and warming-center beds.
The motion, offered by Budget & Finance Committee chair Stephanie Pham, came with a favorable committee recommendation but councilors pressed staff for concrete details about where the beds would be provided and whether the funding could be used outside of winter emergencies.
"The letter that was sent to the council said the grant is to secure and fund 204 beds for winter, overnight shelter and warming centers," Councilor LaPlante said after reviewing the packet. "So my question is: despite the language in the recitals, are we going to be using this beyond the scope of winter — even in…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
