Title
SEVERE WEATHER SHELTER FUND POLICY FOR HOMELESS SHELTER SERVICES LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LONGVIEW
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Continue effective financial management
Preserve and enhance neighborhoods
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The attached Severe Weather Shelter Fund Policy is established to support projects that address housing of homeless individuals on an emergency basis during severe weather events. In an effort to assist the City’s authorized Severe Weather Shelter providers with sheltering needs on a temporary emergency basis, the Severe Weather Shelter Fund Policy together with the application form provide the guidelines and means for shelter applicants wishing to apply for the City’s Severe Weather Shelter Funds.
An annual appropriation in the amount of $9,000 for the Severe Weather Shelter Fund is provided in the 2019-2020 biennial budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve and implement immediately the Severe Weather Shelter Fund Policy for severe weather sheltering services provided in the City of Longview.
STAFF CONTACT:
John Brickey, Community & Economic Development Director
Kurt Sacha, City Manager