06-01-2026 COORDINATED UNHOUSED SERVICES PLANNING SPECIAL COMMITTEE

The City of Ithaca's Coordinated Unhoused Services Planning Special Committee convened on June 1, 2026, to discuss homelessness services and coordination efforts. Key procurement-related topics included the discussion of HUD funding, with approximately $1.6 million annually awarded locally through the Continuum of Care (CoC) to support permanent supportive housing and other homelessness interventions. Committee members explored the potential for new HUD funding opportunities, including a forthcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for support services-only projects, which could fund encampment infrastructure or shelter-of-last-resort programs. The committee also discussed data collection challenges and the integration of outreach data to improve service delivery. Representatives from Tompkins County Department of Social Services detailed eligibility processes for public assistance benefits, case management workloads, and coordination with community partners. While no formal votes or contract awards were recorded, the committee planned to address budget and procurement discussions related to a proposed pod housing model in the next meeting, anticipating input from city management and municipalities with similar programs.