Approve a resolution committing to provide, as necessary, approximately $7,700,000 in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City budget and approximately $7,900,000 in the planned Fiscal Year 2027-2028 City budget for service contracts for operating costs at the Esperanza II emergency shelter planned to be constructed at 626 Bastrop Highway once it is open for occupancy to support a funding commitment by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of approximately $48 million in HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter funds for the development of Esperanza II and directing the City Manager to work with local partners to develop a long-term operating sustainability plan to ensure adequate annual funding for operating costs for the Esperanza II project.
26-1055 · Item from Council · Passed
Sponsors: Kirk Watson, José "Chito" Vela, Ryan Alter, Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, José Velásquez