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FEMA fund clawbacks and potential impact on shelter operations
0:56:29
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Council Member Farías inquires about the city's response to FEMA fund clawbacks and their potential impact on shelter operations and food resources.
- The city plans to sue the federal government in response to the clawbacks of congressionally approved FEMA funds
- There is no current indication from OMB that the clawbacks will impact DHS shelter operations
- The conversation highlights ongoing concerns about federal funding stability for shelter programs
Amanda Farías
0:56:29
So just in terms of also, I wanted to ask around some of the FEMA funds.
0:56:35
Does the city plan at all to sue the federal government in response to the clawbacks of congressionally approved FEMA funds to compensate for city or increased shelter needs for asylum seekers?
0:56:47
We have.
0:56:48
Great.
0:56:49
Any I mean okay and is the callback at all going to affect the ongoing shelter operations and resources available for food or any of the folks within the shelters?
Jill Berry
0:57:03
At this point we have not received any indication from OMB that there will be any impact to DHS shelters as a result.
Julie Won
0:57:10
It's great that we sued, but I have a question.