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Tompkins County authorizes negotiations with Volunteers of America for temporary housing assistance services
Summary
The Legislature authorized county staff to negotiate an agreement with Volunteers of America of Western and Central New York to provide shelter services and to comply with OTDA temporary housing assistance program requirements; the action was unanimous.
The Tompkins County Legislature authorized the Department of Social Services to negotiate an agreement with Volunteers of America of Western and Central New York to provide shelter services under the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Temporary Housing Assistance program. Legislators confirmed the contract is intended for the county's 'roadway' THAA operations and voted unanimously to authorize negotiations.
Travis Brooks, chair of the Health & Human Services committee, said securing a provider requires authority to enter contract negotiations and that Volunteers of America has been a suitable partner in prior arrangements. County Administrator Corsa Ki and department staff confirmed the resolution allows DSS to finalize terms and ensure state program compliance.
The authorized next step is for DSS to negotiate the agreement and return to the Legislature as required by county procurement rules for final approval or notification, depending on contract thresholds.
