Welland city council is looking to create a temporary shelter this winter.
Council has asked city staff to create a plan for a temporary eight bed shelter that would be open for February and March of this year.
$35,000 from the operating surplus budget will be used to fund the initiative.
A release from the city says, "The community currently faces a scarcity of resources and workforce, posing a challenge in adequately staffing the site."
Mayor Frank Campion adds, "We have full faith that staff will research, partner, and update Council on the progress of the initiative."
No site has been selected.
Last year Welland ran a temporary shelter our of the Hooker Street Community Centre for three days a week.
Back in August city staff recommended against opening that shelter again this year.