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ESG Cleanup Ordinance for Winter Crisis Shelter
Department of Neighborhoods
Bonita Bonds (x1401)
Title
Authorizing the disappropriation of $58,029.06 from the previous Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) grant year; authorizing the re-appropriation and expenditure of $58,029.06 from the unappropriated balance of the ESG Operating Grant Fund; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
St. Paul's Community Center (SPCC) has been operating the Winter Crises program for approximately 11 years with the support of the Lucas County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board (LCMHRSB), United Way, the Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board (TLCHB) and the city of Toledo - Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to keep people safe during the coldest months of the year. SPCC will operate a Winter Crises program at its location, 230 13th Street for approximately 50 individuals per night during the coldest nights of the year, from January to mid-March. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a change in the method of operating the program is necessary, based on CDC guidelines, in order to assure safety for both clients and staff. With the support of community partners, SPCC will rent 18 rooms for the individuals that they normally serve and two (2) rooms for staff. One staff room will be used for storage and general residential services, such as onsite staff, meals and hygiene care. The other staff room is a private area for case management discussions and services. The 18 guest rooms will allow SPCC to provide traditional shelter and housing services for the 35 adults they normally serve. The rooms will be rented on a weekly basis in SPCC's name with guests rotating in/out as necessary. Winter Crises guests will be housed at SPCC at 230 13th Street and will receive a bed, a meal and access to hygiene products, including socks and underwear. Additionally, SPCC staff will engage with the Winter Crises guests to provide referrals for social se...
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