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Council narrowly approves resolution supporting CISS brain-injury-informed shelter project
Summary
The council approved a nonbinding resolution supporting Central Iowa Shelter & Services’ plan for a combined shelter, supportive services and affordable housing project focused on people with acquired brain injuries; a motion to table the resolution failed first.
The council considered a resolution expressing support for Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS) to pursue a Marshalltown project combining shelter, supportive services and affordable housing with attention to acquired brain injury. Melissa O'Neil, CEO of CISS, presented data and said "63 percent of the individuals served within the emergency homeless shelter system have an acquired brain injury upon entry into the facility," noting the project would help people access services and prevent downstream crises.
A council member moved to table the resolution, citing unanswered questions about how CISS coordinates with existing local providers and requested additional detail on service models and partnerships; that motion failed by roll call. The council then voted on the resolution. Staff emphasized the resolution does not commit city funding, property or approvals but would help CISS pursue grants and further develop the proposal; any future requests for funding or property would return to the council for separate consideration.
