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Irving council discusses $100,000 inclement-weather shelter agreement with Life Change Housing
Summary
Councilors discussed awarding up to $100,000 from the general fund to Life Change Housing Associates for an inclement-weather shelter program serving single adults Nov. 1–Mar. 31, 2026, with monthly reporting, HMIS entry, and renewal options; council asked for clarifications on monthly reporting, evaluation criteria, and reimbursement timing.
City housing staff recommended that the council approve an inclement-weather shelter agreement with Life Change Housing Associates, funded up to $100,000 from the general fund to reimburse eligible shelter expenses incurred between Nov. 1 and March 31, 2026.
Imelda Speck, senior manager of Housing and Redevelopment, described the program’s operating parameters: shelter activation will be based on a forecast of 32°F (or 35°F with precipitation), openings are typically announced at least six hours in advance, the shelter is intended for single…
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