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Commissioner urges short Shelter Plus contract and talks with Wichita about housing administration
Summary
Commissioners debated the Shelter Plus contract under Comcare and whether administration should move to Wichita’s housing program for scale; one commissioner recommended limiting contract duration (6–12 months) and exploring a partnership to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
A commissioner (speaker 5) questioned the duration and administration of a Shelter Plus contract included in the consent agenda for Comcare. The commissioner said the Comcare program serves roughly 60–65 clients and suggested that Wichita’s larger housing department might administer the program more efficiently.
"I just don't think we ought to be running a housing program if we can find a way to move it to Wichita," the commissioner said, urging a short contract term (six months to a year) to preserve flexibility and explore a partnership. County staff (speaker 6) confirmed a planned call with Wichita Housing Department staff to discuss integrating the Shelter Plus Care grant and operational opportunities.
No contract length or final administrative decision was recorded in these segments; commissioners asked staff to pursue discussions with Wichita and return with options before committing to a long‑term arrangement.
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