The Moline City Council voted Dec. 16 to use $25,000 in council contingency funds to provide emergency winter supplemental services to unhoused residents and authorized Community and Economic Development staff to implement those services and carry the funds into fiscal 2026.

Resident Wes told the council during public comment that the city must do more than temporary weekend shelters and urged adoption of proven approaches, saying, “Housing is a human right.” He also cited a local nonprofit’s weekend emergency shelter and said homelessness in Rock Island County had increased sharply in recent years.

Council sponsor Alderperson Castro said the sum is modest but useful. “This is just to get us started and help the unhoused community members,” she said. Several councilmembers echoed calls for immediate supports alongside longer-term strategies, and the mayor said staff are convening regional partners and nonprofit organizations and will hold a public listening session.

The resolution authorizes the city to use the contingency funds for urgent health and safety needs and directs staff to execute any agreements needed to deliver services. The motion passed on roll call (8 ayes, no nays).

Councilmembers and staff repeatedly framed the action as an immediate, limited intervention rather than a permanent solution. Councilmembers urged continued work with regional partners such as Project Now and Humility Homes and Services, and the mayor said a faith‑leaders summit and additional outreach are planned to coordinate local capacity.

Next steps: Community and Economic Development staff will implement emergency supplemental services with available nonprofit partners and report back to the council; a mayor‑led listening session is scheduled the following Thursday to gather resident input and update the council on ongoing plans.