AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin is seeking answers to one aspect of its homelessness problem that often gets overlooked: storage.
It is currently looking for a vendor that can offer lockers or other storage containers for clients of the Downtown Austin Community Court’s Intensive Case Management Program.
Solicitation documents say other features that could be included are the ability to charge phones, mail slots, ventilation, solutions for bed bugs and other security features.
“They have everything that they own with them, which makes it incredibly difficult for them to take steps forward,” said Greg McCormack, Executive Director of Front Steps, which operates the ARCH.