CSB Meeting July 6, 2026

The Tompkins County Community Services Board meeting on July 6, 2026, focused extensively on ongoing and future procurement related to housing and recovery support programs funded by opioid settlement regional abatement dollars. A key agenda item was the discussion and vote on extending the contract with Catholic Charities for their "A Place to Stay" program, which provides safe, supportive housing and recovery services for individuals experiencing housing instability. The board reviewed program outcomes, budget allocations, and funding sources, noting nearly $2 million in regional abatement funds with an anticipated additional $600,000 from the City of Ithaca. The board voted to support continuation of the program and considered extending the contract for three or five years to ensure uninterrupted services. Other procurement-related discussions included the upcoming release of requests for proposals (RFPs) for related services and the allocation of $50,000 in legal services funding through an RFP process to assist tenants facing eviction. The meeting also covered strategic planning for communications and service coordination across subcommittees, with an emphasis on trauma-informed services and peer support expansion. Overall, the meeting highlighted significant procurement and contracting activities aimed at sustaining and expanding critical housing and recovery support services in the county.