Overview
- After hours of polarized public comment, the council voted 6–3 around 2 a.m. to pass both measures.
- The ordinance eliminates requirements to offer shelter before citations and to store belongings, aligning policy with the Grants Pass decision.
- The city approved buying a northwest Loveland warehouse for roughly $2.85–$3 million to create a 24/7 shelter away from downtown.
- Officials said the city does not intend to operate the facility, seeking a vetted third-party operator and possibly selling another city building to fund the purchase.
- The Loveland Resource Center remains set to close in mid-March, leaving an immediate gap as operator selection and financing plans are worked out.