Everett to buy 40 new small shelters, unsure where they'll go
EVERETT — The city is set to spend federal COVID-19 recovery funds on 40 more small shelters for people who experience chronic homelessness.
The Everett City Council approved Wednesday a $477,734.31 contract with Pallet Shelter, an Everett-based manufacturer of tiny homes that are quick to erect and easy to clean. Everett is using some of its $20.6 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the new shelters, which the law allows as an expense.
“I obviously support this,” council President Brenda Stonecipher said, adding that she wanted more temporary housing available as soon it could be.
But the small homes aren’t likely to all be deployed this year because the city hasn’t decided where to put them.
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