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Homeless Care Council asks Sheffield to increase support from $1,000 to $5,000
Summary
Representatives and council members discussed a request from the Homeless Care Council of Northwest Alabama to raise Sheffield's funding from $1,000 (current) toward $5,000 for fiscal 2026/2027; council said budget timing suggests the matter will be considered in the 2027 budget process.
The Homeless Care Council of Northwest Alabama asked the council to consider increasing Sheffield’s financial support from the current allocation (described in the meeting as $1,000) toward a requested $5,000 level to support homelessness‑related data collection, emergency shelter support and services across multiple counties.
A council member explained the council currently budgets $1,000 and that the request for $5,000 may be ‘‘a little steep’’ but the member hoped the council could at least double the current contribution. Staff said funding decisions are typically made as part of the 2027 budget process and suggested the request be included for that cycle. Council did not take an immediate vote on the larger amount at the meeting.
The Homeless Care Council director (Ashley Smith) was cited as providing information to the council about the group’s work, including census and HMIS data collection that supports regional providers.
