Health and Human Services Committee - April 15, 2026

The Tompkins County Health and Human Services Committee met on April 15, 2026, to discuss various departmental goals, resolutions, and funding priorities. Key procurement-related actions included the unanimous approval of a resolution to create a Human Rights Program Manager position, funded within the existing budget, replacing a director-level chartered position. The committee also authorized an application for the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) grant to develop an 80-bed adult shelter, with a total project cost of approximately $18 million. The county committed to covering a local share of about $3 million, including land acquisition and furnishing costs not covered by the grant. Discussions highlighted the shelter’s design, operational plans with Volunteers of America (VOA), and the potential to reduce reliance on hotel placements for homeless services. Additionally, the committee reviewed youth services funding cycles, upcoming RFPs for nonprofit youth service providers, and ongoing SNAP work requirement outreach efforts. No other direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but several policy and budget considerations were discussed that could influence future procurement and service delivery in health and human services.