Meeting Summary
The city council held a conference meeting to discuss the renegotiation of the contract with Food and Shelter for the emergency shelter. Food and Shelter expressed intent to step away from managing the shelter, citing contract terms and audit backlash. The council decided to table the discussion to a special meeting next Tuesday to allow city staff to seek further clarification from the Food and Shelter board.
Key Decisions & Votes
Food and Shelter Contract Discussion
51:00The council decided to table the discussion on the renegotiated contract with Food and Shelter to a special meeting next Tuesday. This allows city staff to meet with the Food and Shelter board to gain clarification on their stated intent to step away from managing the emergency shelter and potential paths forward.
Financial Matters
Security Funding for Emergency Shelter
The city allocated $32,000 per month for a security contractor as part of the $54,000 monthly flat fee to Food and Shelter. Food and Shelter later canceled the security contract without city notification and reallocated these funds to internal staff, which was a key finding in the city's audit and a point of contention in contract renegotiations.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Discussion on the contract with Food and Shelter for the emergency shelter (to a special meeting next Tuesday).
- Discussion on the vacant parcel across the street from the shelter on Gray Street (postponed from this meeting).
Deadlines
- Appropriation of funding for Food and Shelter is due two days after the next council meeting (October 8th).
Watch For
- Special City Council meeting next Tuesday to discuss the Food and Shelter contract.
- Further discussion on the vacant parcel across from the shelter.
Agenda Summary
Discussion regarding the contract with Food and Shelter for the emergency shelter
City staff provided an update on the renegotiation of the contract with Food and Shelter following an audit. Food and Shelter communicated an intent to step away from managing the shelter, citing issues with contract language and audit impact. Staff detailed the negotiation process and clarified contract changes, particularly regarding security and administrative requirements.
Discussion regarding the vacant parcel across the street from the shelter on Gray Street
This item was intended to discuss potentially issuing an RFP for the sale and redevelopment of the property.