It's the end of an era for Austin’s homeless shelter. The Austin City Council has unanimously approved a contract with a California-based nonprofit to manage the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless.
case in California. Some employees have been accused of harassment and on-the-job drug use. The company has denied the allegations.
Council members offered a handful of amendments to the deal and a similar agreement with the Austin Area Urban League, which will run the city's Southbridge shelter. Among other things, Mollica didn't diminish concerns about the organization, but said it's imperative that the ARCH's operations aren't interrupted. That includes ancillary services like the health clinic, laundry service and storage programs. The city's contract with Front Steps formally ends Sept. 30.
Ahead of the vote, Austin Mayor Steve Adler said he deferred to that endorsement, especially in light of the September deadline.
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