2027 Greeley Homeless Response System Programmatic Redesign and Procurement

A recent meeting document City of Greeley - Mayor’s Taskforce on Homelessness Meeting Agenda Packet - 2026-05-13 indicates a future potential acquisition The City of Greeley is addressing a $20M budget gap for 2027, resulting in a planned reduction of approximately 48% in funding for Homeless Solutions, including both General Fund and grant programming. The city is shifting its approach to focus on interventions around problem solving, diversion, and rapid exits with short-term rental assistance. Interventions for individuals experiencing homelessness the longest will be secured through grant funding. Shelter funding to continue year-round operations is a separate consideration for Council, with a 2027 department target including $200K in ongoing support. There is an explicit focus on scaling reductions across all areas of the Homeless Response System, aligning resources with council prioritization, and scaling a reduced programmatic response. This will likely require outside vendors for emergency shelter operations, rapid rehousing services, rental assistance administration, and consulting for program redesign. The city is also considering new approaches for shelter capacity (e.g., designating shelters by gender), staffing for day shelters during inclement weather, and potentially new contracts for data dashboards and program evaluation.