The Austin City Council is going forward with its plan to set up a temporary shelter for up to 300 people experiencing homelessness by the end of the month.
A 70,000-square-foot, city-owned warehouse in Southeast Austin known as the Marshalling Yard will be repurposed to house people experiencing homelessness.
Ahead of the vote, Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis said she understood advocates' concerns but that a possible council delay may push the site's opening to the end of August. "What strikes me about this amendment is it gives some impression that there is daylight ... between the Austin City Council and the professional staff," Garza said."And that is a surefire way to stifle progress by the professional staff in making professional recommendations.
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