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Committee unanimously approves HHAP application for 80‑bed Cherry Street shelter
Summary
The Tompkins County Budget, Capital and Personnel Committee voted unanimously to authorize a Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) application for an 80‑bed adult shelter at 227 Cherry Street and to back county-level funding if needed; staff said they will submit the application on day one of the RFP.
Tompkins County’s Budget, Capital and Personnel Committee on April 13 approved a resolution authorizing the county to apply for Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) funds to build an 80‑bed adult shelter at 227 Cherry Street and approved related county support.
Corsa, who presented the proposal, said the county previously purchased the Cherry Street property and intends to apply to HHAP as soon as the state opens the RFP. "The maximum amount we can apply for is $50,000,000," Corsa said, and staff shared a project estimate and the…
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