Millcreek residents facing a sudden crisis could soon have a new safety net. The City Council will hold a public hearing Monday, Aug. 24, on whether to accept a $20,000 private donation for a new Emergency Response Fund that would help people facing potential homelessness, domestic abuse, emergency medical bills or urgent home repairs.

The fund would not use tax dollars. A private donor contributed the full $20,000, and Millcreek Promise would manage distributions. Individual awards would range from $500 to $2,000 per crisis, with a maximum of $6,000 in exceptional cases, according to the proposed ordinance. Bonneville Research completed a supporting study July 21, and the public hearing notice was published Aug. 5.

The fund is formalized in proposed Ordinance 26-62. Mayor Cheri Jackson and council members Catten, DeSirant, Handy and Uipi are scheduled to vote on it during the 7 p.m. regular meeting at City Hall, 1330 E. Chambers Ave., according to the meeting agenda.

Before that vote, the council's 5 p.m. work session takes on missing middle housing. Assistant City Manager Francis Lilly will lead a discussion on ideas for adding duplexes, triplexes and similar housing types to Millcreek neighborhoods.

Council members will also tour The Westerly, a Cottonwood Residential apartment development at 3257 S. Richmond St. that began welcoming its first tenants in early August. The property offers one- and two-bedroom units.

The regular meeting also includes recognition of the Unified Police Department's Millcreek Precinct Officer of the Month for July and an artist recognition for Kelsey Jones.

Residents who cannot attend in person can watch the live stream or submit comments through the city's online form. The next City Council meeting after Monday is scheduled for Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.