By Scott Schumaker | East Valley Tribune
Just before the Mesa City Council went into recess on July 11, members made a big decision amid conflicting opinion.
During the study session before the July 11 meeting, Council directed staff to begin the process of purchasing an 85-room hotel near the Superstition Springs Center to be used as an emergency overnight shelter for unhoused individuals.
Staff will start the process by sending a letter of intent to purchase to the owner of the Sleep Inn at 6347 E. Southern Ave. City Manager Chris Brady described the owner as a “willing seller.”
