Cooling stations and Community Foundation transportation program
Summary
Up to $7,500 in unrestricted opioid settlement money will help Culbertson Baptist Church run cooling stations when it's 95°F or hotter — bus passes, water, snacks and a coordinator, centralized at one location this year. Money goes out in two halves with receipt-based reimbursement.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $7,500 from opioid settlement funds, with about $20,000 remaining unappropriated in the fund.
New Albany residents without air conditioning or transportation who need a place to cool off during heat emergencies.
No one is clearly hurt yet, though fixed-route riders could feel a pinch if the pilot pulls resources away.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Meeting - Oct 5, 2026
Council Member Griffith asked whether the new Community Foundation transportation program could be integrated with the city's cooling stations, since the Culverson location was hard to reach by bus. Pastors are planning a more accessible downtown location for next year.
City Council - May 21, 2026
Up to $7,500 in unrestricted opioid settlement money will help Culbertson Baptist Church run cooling stations when it's 95°F or hotter — bus passes, water, snacks and a coordinator, centralized at one location this year. Money goes out in two halves with receipt-based reimbursement.
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