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Council authorizes city manager to sign intergovernmental agreement for Project Path (Stepping Stones)
Summary
Council authorized City Manager Hammond to sign an intergovernmental agreement for Project Path (also referred to as Stepping Stones), a regional program the council said would help people experiencing homelessness with shelter and food; council members described the arrangement as an affordable community resource.
Council authorized the city manager to enter an intergovernmental agreement for Project Path (also called Stepping Stones) after a brief presentation and discussion. Council members said the initiative is an opportunity to help people experiencing homelessness find shelter and food; staff indicated the location is in the Umatilla/Hermiston area and that the agreement may include limited payments by the city if needed.
Councilor comments framed the program as beneficial and cost‑effective. Rockwell moved to authorize the city manager to sign the IGA, the motion was seconded, and the council approved the authorization by voice vote.
