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Aurora staff to seek study-session approval to license unused shower trailer to neighboring jurisdiction
Summary
City staff told the policy committee they will forward an intergovernmental license allowing a neighboring jurisdiction to use one of Aurora's shower trailers; sale is not possible until HUD approves transfer of equipment bought with federal COVID funds.
Aurora staff told the city's policy committee on Feb. 17 they intend to forward an intergovernmental license agreement that would let a neighboring jurisdiction use one of the city's shower trailers.
Stephanie Kiper, manager of homelessness, said the trailers were acquired and used during the COVID response and that the largest unit and two smaller units remain in city inventory. "This is an intergovernmental agreement for one of the homeless division's shower trailers," she said, adding that the Navigation Campus now provides regular shower access so the trailers are not in routine use.
Andrea Woods of the city attorney's office clarified federal restrictions prevent the city from selling property purchased with COVID recovery dollars until HUD approves a transfer. "It is a HUD regulation, so we can't take any money or transfer any ownership until we get approval from HUD," she said. Staff said leasing or licensing the trailer temporarily is allowed while the city pursues HUD approval for a permanent transfer.
Staff said the proposed license would apply to one of the smaller trailers. The proposal will be scheduled for study session and any future sale or permanent transfer would require HUD approval and subsequent council approval.
The committee voted to forward the license agreement for further consideration at study session. No roll-call vote was recorded; staff said the licensing agreement and any eventual sale would return to council with HUD guidance and a formal ordinance or contract as required.
