HomeMy WebLinkAboutDISCUSSION re Emergency Shelter and requests Consent Agenda
Commissioners Office
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Greg Brotherton
DATE: May 27, 2025
SUBJECT: WORKSHOP re: Addressing requests for emergency funding, various
housing agencies
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Housing Fund Board and Jefferson County have received requests for emergency funding from Dove
House, Bayside and OlyCAP due to decreased state funding,rescoping of projects due to external
considerations and the request for six months continued operations of the Emergency Shelter at the
American Legion.
ANALYSIS:
The BoCC should discuss the requests and funding opportunities at the Housing Fund Board,the needs of
homeless housing,any additional funding opportunities and the existing$85,000 funding shortfall for the
completion of the existing contract with Bayside though the June 30,2025,to operate the Emergency Shelter
at the American Legion.
RECOMMENDATION
Consider an appropriation to pay existing bills at the American Legion Emergency Shelter, and what further
support the county, aside from HFB recommendations, can contribute to these requests.
REVIEWED
Mark Mc auley, County Administrator Date