What's downplayed in this story . . . Overwhelming neighborhood resistance and political vendettas promised until 12th & Oak eventually backed down.
The basics . . .
"A new resolution, 240415, would reject all proposals from the initial Request for Proposals (RFP) that awarded $7,137,610 in federal grant money to Hope Faith Homeless Assistance Campus.
"A similar RFP process would be open for 30 days with workshops helping applicants running through the Housing and Community Development Department."
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Advocates say the city council is expected to scrap the current plan and request a new proposal from Hope Faith Ministries, as well as to reopen it to other organizations to reapply. It’s a development that’s left homeless advocates frustrated and asking questions, particularly since the reasons for the change have not been made publicly clear.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
City council plans to scrap current low barrier shelter plan in Kansas City, advocates say
Hope Faith Ministries, a homeless assistance non-profit organization in KC, was awarded the shelter contract in January. But now, they say progress has stalled.
Grant process for low-barrier housing, services starting over
Plans for a more than $7 million grant that could help create KC's first low-barrier, 24/7 homeless shelter appears to be on its last legs
Developing . . .
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