City officials announced they've secured a combination of federal COVID relief dollars and General Fund money totaling $6.75 million to keep the Marshalling Yard emergency shelter open indefinitely.
Council Member Vanessa Fuentes expressed that, while they've found a temporary solution, it's not sustainable and emphasized the need for permanent funding sources to support such facilities.
Fuentes highlighted a new Tourism Public Improvement District that could generate a minimum of $76 million over the next decade, hopeful this will fund homelessness initiatives, including emergency shelters.
The announcement of the Town Improvement District came with concerns from multiple Council members about the ongoing need for secure funding for the Marshalling Yard, emphasizing a need for a lasting solution.
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