Council ratifies Project NOW winter shelter lease; staff report 695 people sheltered since Jan. 21
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Summary
The council ratified a lease with Project NOW for a temporary winter shelter at 1 Montgomery Drive through April 15, 2026; staff reported nightly occupancy ranging 39–58 and said the shelter has provided 695 stays in the past two weeks, with some individuals/families placed in hotels for ADA/family needs.
The Moline City Council ratified a lease with Project NOW to operate a temporary winter shelter at the Kone Building (1 Montgomery Drive) covering Jan. 21 through April 15, 2026, and designated the Community and Economic Development Department as the city liaison.
Mister Atkins described the lease before council as a ratification of actions already underway; KJ Whitley, community development manager, told the council the shelter opened Jan. 21 and that nightly occupancy has ranged from 39 to 58 people. Whitley said 13 individuals or families have been placed temporarily in local hotels to meet ADA or family‑unit needs and that in the past two weeks the shelter had provided shelter to 695 people, with a breakdown of 153 women and 445 men reported.
Council members noted prior direction to staff and expressed appreciation for staff and Project NOW for standing up the shelter quickly. The council approved the lease by vote.
What it means: The approval formalizes the city's agreement with Project NOW for temporary shelter operations and confirms staff reporting on usage and placements; staff indicated the city will continue implementation and coordination with service providers.