Resolution Approving a Contract with the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County for the 2025-2026 Winter Emergency Shelter and Warming Center ($222,000.00)

Summary

The City of Ann Arbor is approving a contract with the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County for $222,000.00 to operate the 2025-2026 Winter Emergency Shelter and Warming Center. This agreement covers the period from November 15, 2025, to April 1, 2026. The services include providing up to 120 additional overnight shelter spaces during extreme weather events, coordinating overflow space, offering daytime warming center services in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, and assisting individuals with rehousing. The funding is allocated from the City of Ann Arbor General Funds.

Citizen Impact

This contract ensures that vulnerable residents have access to emergency overnight shelter and daytime warming centers during the winter months (November 2025 - April 2026), providing essential services to those experiencing homelessness.

Confidence

high