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Regional homelessness center Project PATH budgeted for reserve and operations; city share rises to roughly $275,000
Summary
Project PATH partners recommended budgeting conservatively and creating a $100,000 reserve; the city’s share is roughly $275,000 next year with partners filling the remainder, while capacity remains constrained by on‑site utility limits.
Project PATH, the regional homelessness navigation and shelter effort at Lind Road, figured prominently in the budget committee workshop as staff asked partners to plan for operating reserves and constrained infrastructure.
Staff described Project PATH as a collaborative program with the county and neighboring cities and recommended adding a $100,000 reserve to the program budget to ensure continuity if grants or state funds lapse. With operations and the reserve included, staff calculated the city’s share at just over $275,000 for the next fiscal year; partner jurisdictions would contribute the remainder to balance the program.
Capacity and constraints Project PATH currently operates 21 individual shelter units (ISUs) and a 32‑bed sleep center; the site’s expansion is constrained by on‑site potable water and septic capacity until a nearby utility extension can connect the facility. Staff said that once a planned 1,400 linear‑foot water/sewer extension is completed (pending grant funding), the facility could expand further.
Program results and risk Staff highlighted last year’s outcomes: the transitional housing program moved 21 individuals or families into permanent housing and provided over 5,000 shelter nights. Committee members asked what happens if the program cannot continue; staff warned that failure to maintain a local solution would have regional consequences and could create compliance and public‑space enforcement issues.
Next steps Staff will budget for the reserve and continue to pursue grants and partner allocations; the committee did not take a final funding vote at the workshop.
