HomeMy WebLinkAboutWorkshop re Shelter Closure JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORKSHOP AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Mark McCauley, County Administrator
FROM: Greg Brotherton, Commissioner District No. 3
DATE: March 25, 2024
SUBJECT: Workshop -Emergency Shelter
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Emergency Shelter at the American Legion facility in downtown Port Townsend traditionally
closes every year as warmer weather.arrives. This year, the shelter was scheduled to close at the end of
March. The closure date has been extended to April 30t'. In addition, it appears as though the shelter
will not be available this coming fall and winter. The County needs to consider how to address the
closure.
ANALYSIS:
This workshop will discuss next steps for the County related to the closure of the Emergency Shelter at the
American Legion.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Unknown. There is potential grant revenue that could be used to offset potential costs.
RECOMMENDATION:
Listen to presentation, ask any questions, discuss and consider action.
REVIEWED BY:
Mark McCauley unty Administrator Date