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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a funding agreement with Families in Crisis to support short-term operations for the Friends in Crisis program in the amount of $116,000.00.
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DATE: October 20, 2026
TO: Laurie Wilson, Interim City Manager
FROM: Tiffanie McNair, Executive Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: Funding agreement with Families in Crisis to support short-term operations for the Friends in Crisis program in the amount of $116,000.00.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Families in Crisis, Inc. (FIC) provides emergency shelter and supportive services to persons experiencing homelessness through several programs including: Domestic Violence Shelter Services; Emergency Solutions Grant Shelter Program; and Emergency Homeless Sheltering, also known as, the Friends in Crisis (Friends) Program.
Due to lack of funding, the Friends Program was scheduled to cease operations effective September 30, 2026.
On August 25, 2026, staff presented an update on the Friends Program to Killeen City Council. Council voted to fund the Friends Program for the months of September - December 2026. The funding agreement is to include a “Transition Plan” and an “Exit Strategy” for each client. To receive funding, FIC also had to agree to serve up to 40 persons through the end of the Friends Program. The 40 persons would be in addition to the 12 veteran beds.
Key terms of the funding agreement includes: serve up to 40 persons each month; provide a “Transition Plan” for the cessation of the Friends Program; accept referrals from the Killeen Police Department, Homeless Outreach Team; and allow the facility to serve as a warming/cooling station as needed by the City of Killeen, Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Yes. This item serves a public purpose and conforms to local and state policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The total FY 2027 expenditure is $116,000. No expenditures are anticipated in future fiscal years.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is a one-time expenditure for FY 2027.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Funding was included in the FY 2026 Year-End Budget Amendment and is anticipated to be appropriated in FY 2027 upon City Council approval of the next budget amendment, currently scheduled for the second Council meeting in January 2027. The funding will be appropriated to General Fund account 100-55121-700-705-000000.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Funding will be sufficient upon City Council approval of the FY 2027 budget amendment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a funding agreement with Families in Crisis for the Friends in Crisis Program, in the amount of $116,000 and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any amendments within the limitations set by local and state law.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
Legal
City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Agreement
Transition Plan
Presentation