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Non-asylum shelter costs, census increase, and budget allocations

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      Council Member Brewer and Commissioner Park discuss the increase in non-asylum shelter census, associated costs, and budget allocations for the coming fiscal years.

      • Non-asylum shelter census increased by 26% since April 2022, from 45,189 to 57,000
      • Additional $554.2 million in city funding allocated for non-asylum shelter costs in FY25
      • Current non-asylum shelter census is over 56,000 individuals, still below pre-pandemic levels
      • Factors contributing to increased costs include higher census and rising expenses for wages, insurance, and food
      • DSS aims to reduce reliance on expensive hotel rooms by opening more regular shelters