So, the final vote on the city budget will likely be tonight. 4 amendments of interest to folks who have been seeking services for our friends without homes in the community . . . 5 – 6 years later, might we finally get restrooms? Note, the council will meet a half hour earlier than usual.
Tuesday, 5:30 in Council Chambers
Capital Budget
$500,000 – Funding to provide planning and construction of at least one permanent full time publicly accessible toilet to be located either around the Capitol Square or State Street adjacent. A public toilet would be an amenity to all downtown visitors, residents and businesses and will reduce on going maintenance and public safety resource needs. Planning and public discussions will determine the best location and configuration.
Operating Budget
$8,100 – Provide funding for laundry services for the homeless. The amount provided should allow for about six months of service (January to June, 2014). This is one-time funding intended to bridge the gap until development of sustained service delivery in partnership with other providers.
$12,000 – Provide funding to support the transportation needs of the homeless to and from shower facilities and related support services.(The funding may be used to augment a similar service provided by the County or other provider). This is one-time funding intended to bridge the gap until development of sustained service delivery in partnership with other providers.
$10,000 – Provide funding to support access to porta-potties by homeless persons and others, and lockers for the homeless. The funding should be sufficient to support four porta-potties for one year of operation. This is one-time funding intended to bridge the gap until development of sustained service delivery in partnership with other providers.
