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Marquette commission discontinues talks to use Presque Isle Pavilion for overflow shelter; alternatives sought
Summary
The City Commission voted 6–0 to stop pursuing a contract to use the Presque Isle Pavilion as an overnight overflow shelter for Room at the Inn, while staff and the nonprofit pursue non-city alternatives and longer-term planning for homelessness response.
The Marquette City Commission on Dec. 8 voted unanimously to discontinue working toward a contract to use the Presque Isle Pavilion for overnight overflow shelter, directing staff to pursue alternative, non-city facilities while the city considers its role in longer-term homelessness planning.
City manager Kyle summarized the background, saying city staff reviewed operational needs and identified the Presque Isle Pavilion as an early option but later concluded it was not a feasible solution for the current need, a finding that Room at…
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