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Council debates using opioid settlement funds and an RFP to support low‑barrier shelter
Summary
Council members discussed an RFP for a low‑barrier homeless shelter estimated near $500,000 and whether about $112,000 in opioid settlement money could be lawfully applied to the project; finance said the comp budget does not yet reflect use of those settlement funds.
The mayor’s office and council members discussed a planned RFP for a low‑barrier homeless shelter with an estimated cost of about $500,000 and explored potential offsets, including opioid settlement funds.
Commissioners noted prior conversations about using roughly $112,000 in opioid settlement money toward shelter services. One council member urged vetting whether that is a lawful use of the settlement dollars; finance staff said the $387,000 shelter line in the draft budget does not currently reflect an opioid-settlement offset and the RFP must be released before staff can finalize funding assumptions.
Council members also discussed state grants and other funding mixes that might reduce the city’s net cost. The mayor’s office committed to follow up as the RFP issues and local grant opportunities are refined.
