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House Human Services probes costs of administration and operations for proposed shelter expansion
Summary
Agency officials outlined a housing initiative that moves $7.45M from base to one‑time funds, leaves $2.79M in base for hotels/admin, proposes 21 new positions, and seeks one‑time shelter development/operations (about $11M carryover plus $6M). Lawmakers pressed for details on staffing, equity across shelters, and long‑term operating costs.
Agency officials presented the committee with an overview of a multi‑part housing initiative that combines one‑time development and ongoing operations funding for shelter capacity and supports. The administration said it moved $7,450,000 out of base into one‑time funding while retaining roughly $2.79 million in base for hotels and administrative costs, including 21 positions needed to administer the program.
On shelter capacity, staff described a proposal to add six regional…
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