TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-556-2107 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Tisza Rutherford |
Homeless Outreach Administrator |
TITLE:
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Homeless Outreach Program Year-End Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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This report will provide an update on recent outreach activities as well as a year-end review of clients served, number of contacts, and program accomplishments.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Redmond has a full-time Homeless Outreach Administrator that partners and coordinates with Police, businesses, non-profits, and the broader community. A .50 FTE Human Services Coordinator was added to the team in August 2021.
Services are provided through direct outreach as well as through drop-in hours at accessible locations throughout the community such as the Redmond library, safe parking sites, and at the Together Center.
OUTCOMES:
Through direct support and resources from the Homeless Outreach Program, unhoused and housing insecure individuals will achieve greater stability. More details regarding the impact of this program are included in Attachment A.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
City costs are associated with staff resources needed to manage the homeless outreach program and human services funds dedicated to support direct client assistance.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000248
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
The flex fund is $10,000 per year.
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/5/2021 |
Committee of the Whole-Planning and Public Works |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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Nothing proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Homeless Outreach Update