# November 9th, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting

The City of Lansing Committee of the Whole met on November 9, 2026, to hear an HRCS report on homelessness efforts and discuss related housing measures. HRCS said it had issued an RFP for an operator of a low-barrier overnight drop-in center, with an award expected the following day; the applicants and selected operator were not yet identified. The proposed center would offer overnight sleeping seven days a week, with an estimated capacity of 70, and the operator’s duties would include connecting people to services, HMIS enrollment, coordinated entry, and case management. The initial six-month response may use opioid settlement funds, HRCS general-fund dollars, and $100,000 from a county housing and homelessness trust fund; the $100,000 was still moving through the approval process. The site must complete zoning, building, occupancy, and other permitting requirements before opening.

Council members also discussed the delayed Mod Pods project, including work with Clark Construction and the county on site location, infrastructure, utilities, and costs; the mayor said the project was continuing but timing depended on resolving cost and infrastructure issues. No contract award or new spending vote was recorded for either project. Separately, the council approved a resolution setting a public hearing on a proposed Fair Chance Housing ordinance. Resolutions supporting state homeless and tenant bills were described, with consideration deferred. Public comments and council discussion focused on shelter access, encampment sweeps, service-provider accountability, and the need to measure outcomes and plan for ongoing funding.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Sources
- [November 9th, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWbzj3O0tDI) - City of Lansing, Michigan