As city staff review sealed drawings from an architect outlining repairs, the Haven of Mercy homeless shelter will continue to operate at a reduced capacity of at most 35 residents.
Members of the Johnson City Board of Dwelling Standards voted 3-1 Thursday to continue consideration of the building at 123 W. Millard St. to their May meeting. Member Dave Jenny voted in opposition, and Jennifer Hyder abstained.
âThere is work going on on the plans as requested,â said Vice Chair Gwen Hunter, explaining her motion to continue. âThatâs been progress, and weâve really not been given any new information.â
In January, the board found that conditions exist at the shelter that increase the risk of fire and injury and ordered the building repaired.