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Council debates HOME‑ARP deadline and domestic violence shelter funding; staff told to hold $2M while solicitations proceed
Summary
After a feasibility study estimated a new domestic violence shelter would cost $17M–$22M and face operating‑funding challenges, staff recommended removing $2M of HOME‑ARP from the shelter and reallocating it; council directed staff to hold the $2M in place for now and pursue solicitations and partnerships while staff return with public‑comment steps.
Housing and Redevelopment staff updated the council Sept. 18 on the status of HOME‑ARP funds and a domestic violence (DV) shelter feasibility study and asked for direction on reallocating a $2,000,000 HOME‑ARP line item. Imelda Speck reviewed the HOME‑ARP program rules (eligible activities, administrative and operating caps) and reminded the council the city’s HOME‑ARP allocation—about $2.9 million—must be spent by Sept. 30, 2030.
Speck summarized a February feasibility study that estimated capital costs for a DV/non‑congregate shelter in the $17M–$22M range and annual operating costs near $2.5M, with about 45% of operating revenue likely to come from government…
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