TO: Members of the City Council
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 |
Ian Lefcourte, AICP |
Senior Planner |
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Planning and Community Development |
Jeff Churchill, AICP |
Long Range Planning Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
TITLE:
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Approval of the 2023 Budget and Work Program for A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH)
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
City staff and the ARCH Executive Board recommend that the City Council approve the 2023 Budget and Work Program for A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH), contingent on the Council’s deliberations and adoption of the City’s 2023-24 biennial budget.
ARCH was officially created in 1993 through an interlocal agreement between several eastside cities and King County. ARCH assists member governments in developing housing policies, strategies, programs, and development regulations; coordinates members’ financial support to groups creating affordable housing; and assists people looking for affordable rental and ownership housing. The 2023 ARCH Budget and Work Program is required to be approved by each of the 16 member councils that are party to the Interlocal Agreement.
The proposed 2023 administrative budget request to Redmond is $199,499, which represents a 28% ($43,118) increase from the 2022 budget of $156,381. The increase supports the net addition of two full-time positions to ensure adequate capacity and support for administering local housing programs, including the ARCH homeownership program, ARCH rental program, and local incentive programs.
The 2023 Budget and Work Program details are provided in Attachment A.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Comprehensive Plan Housing Element - Provides a framework for housing goals, policies, and actions to address housing needs that advance the City’s vision.
Housing Action Plan - Provides implementation strategies to address housing needs that advance the City’s vision.
• Required:
The ARCH Interlocal Agreement of 1993 as amended in 2010 requires that the annual ARCH work program and budget be approved by each member council.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
This is an annual process with ARCH and associated member jurisdictions.
OUTCOMES:
ARCH supports housing across East King County communities through a cooperative approach and creates efficiencies in housing planning and affordable housing project development. ARCH collaborates with local members, including Redmond, to:
• Administer the Housing Trust Fund;
• Support proposals to acquire dedicated funding for affordable housing;
• Facilitate production of affordable housing;
• Steward affordable housing assets;
• Analyze affordable housing practices;
• Review legal decisions related to affordable housing;
• Develop measurable goals for production and preservation of affordable housing; and
• Manage select affordable housing programs and projects.
Further information is contained within Attachment A.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Annual process; must be approved before the end of the year.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Opportunity for input through Council review process.
• Feedback Summary:
Any feedback provided will be summarized by staff and provided to Council.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$199,499 for the City of Redmond contribution to the 2023 ARCH administrative budget.
Approved in the current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
The Mayor’s proposed 2023-24 biennial budget will include funding to support the proposed 2023 ARCH Work Program and Budget. Half of the ARCH administrative budget will be funded through the general fund and half through the Capital Improvement Project (CIP).
Funding source(s):
General Fund
CIP
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☒ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/4/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
ARCH requests the timely approval of the 2023 ARCH Work Program and Budget.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If not approved, ARCH will not have Redmond funds to contribute to its 2023 operations and implementation of its work program.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: ARCH Memo to Councils - 2023 ARCH Budget and Work Program