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Council approves $8,065 for homeless task force to support winter shelter operations
Summary
Council approved $8,065 from non‑governmental community services funds to buy mattresses, bedding and storage for the homeless task force, which averaged about 22 clients per night during last winter.
Staff reported the Greenville homeless task force operated a temporary shelter this past winter at Wesley United Methodist Church, serving an average of 22 clients per night with 55 volunteers. The task force requested $8,065 from non‑governmental community services funds to purchase mattresses, sheets, blankets, pillows and storage bins; council approved the funding by unanimous vote.
City staff said the task force had to relocate from an earlier site due to infrastructure issues at the prior location and worked with the church and fire marshal to meet code requirements. Council members indicated support for the group and noted the funding was included in the community services portion of the budget.
