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e place by mid-November and continue until mid-June, to be tentatively located at Washington Park or another suitable location as determined by the City Manager. In the event the Interfaith Shelter System and Access Center cannot go forward by the first part of December, then the Commercial Motel Voucher program would be put in place using the remaining allocated funds up to $58,000 for six months beginning in December and ending in June. Ms. Ehrman felt that it is the council's responsibility to determine the site of the Access Center. She commented that she attended a meeting of the Washington Park neighbors who have some expressed concerns about locating the facility in their neighborhood. She said that it would be unfair to make a final decision on this without affording the neighbors a public hearing. Ms. Ehrman also suggested that the council add some money to the budget for possible unanticipated expenses, such as child care. Ms. Schue noted that she had an opportunity to tour both facilities prior to this meeting and said that while both facilities have advantages and disadvantages, the Glenwood facility would be more suitable. She agreed with Ms. Ehrman that before locating the facility in Washington Park, the City would need greater interaction with the neighborhood residents. Ms. Schue also emphasized the need to get this program implemented immediately and offered support for the Glenwood facility as the access center location. e Ms. Bascom concurred with Ms. Schue's evaluation of the facilities, agreeing that Glenwood appears to be the most suitable location. Addressing the MOMS concern for having to relocate on a day-to-day basis, she noted that there might be some advantages to this shelter over the Motel Voucher Program. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to designate the former Head Start headquarters in Glenwood as the access center location. Mr. Boles voiced concern that residents in Glenwood might have the same concerns for public input as neighbors in Washington Park. He also noted that Glenwood is not located within the city limits, so it is not represented by a City Councilor. Mr. Green concurred with Mr. Boles' concerns, and expressed his concerns for transportation problems if the facility were located out in Glenwood. He asked whether LTD has agreed to participate in this program. In response, Mr. Weinman said that LTD has not been contacted on this issue yet, but noted that discussion with representatives from St. Vincent OePaul who believe that it would be possible to put together an equitable transportation system. He also noted that a similar type of Interfaith Program has been successful in Columbus, Ohio, where participating churches have sometimes adopted a particular family and helped them find permanent accommodations. e October 22, 1990 MINUTES--Eugene City Council Page 4 Dinner/Work Session