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Council weighs homeless‑services location and House Bill 1365 compliance as city proposes $750k for housing trust
Summary
Staff proposed adding $750,000 in millage revenue to the affordable housing trust fund and flagged House Bill 1365 (effective Oct. 1) as requiring county‑level shelter/encampment provisions; council members expressed concern about a Salvation Army 'center for hope' location near Midtown and asked staff to explore alternatives with the county and Salvation Army.
City staff proposed including an amount in next year’s millage to generate $750,000 for the city’s affordable housing trust fund and discussed broader efforts to support rental assistance and single‑family infill construction. The proposal was presented as part of draft strategic priorities on affordable housing and homelessness.
Council discussion centered on a recent local news report that placed a Salvation Army shelter—the 'Center for Hope'—on the edge of the Midtown redevelopment area. Several council members said they support shelters and services but asked staff to engage the county and Salvation Army about alternative locations and mitigation measures, noting redevelopment goals in Midtown and the need to avoid negative impacts on residential investment. Staff flagged House Bill 1365, effective Oct. 1, and said it creates enforcement requirements and expectations for shelter or encampment provisions; staff said they will meet with the county manager to coordinate compliance and locations.
Why it matters: the combination of state law changes and local redevelopment plans creates a near‑term policy and land‑use challenge. Council asked staff to return with options and possible sites and to coordinate with county partners before funding or siting decisions are finalized.
