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Marquette commission directs staff to contract Presque Isle Pavilion for short-term overflow shelter
Summary
The Marquette City Commission voted 6-0 to direct staff to pursue a contract allowing Room at the Inn to use the Presque Isle Pavilion as a short-term overflow shelter; commissioners required a firm start/end date, occupancy limits and liability protections before final approval.
The Marquette City Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to direct city staff to proceed with a contract allowing Room at the Inn to use the Presque Isle Pavilion as a short-term overflow shelter. Commissioner Hanley moved the directive and Commissioner Gottlieb seconded; commissioners recorded the motion as passing 6-0.
Commissioners said the contract must include clear start and end dates, a maximum occupancy limit (they discussed a cap of 10 people on-site at any time), explicit no-loitering rules, requirements for nightly police walkthroughs and insurance or indemnification language to…
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