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 |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
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Planning and Community Development |
Brooke Buckingham |
Human Services Manager |
TITLE:
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Approval to Accept Simple Possession Advocacy Representation (SPAR) Grant
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The state provides grant funding to reimburse cities for public defense costs incurred in the representation of adults charged with misdemeanor drug possession or public use offense. The City recently applied for and was awarded a $6,000 SPAR grant to cover eligible costs.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
RCW 2.70.200
Grant acceptance requires Council approval.
N/A
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The City is required to pay for public defense services. Leveraging additional funding sources such as SPAR offsets the total costs incurred by the City.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
- Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
- Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$6000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000276 Criminal Justice
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
Grant period is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. A qualifying offense is a misdemeanor offense under RCW 69.50.4011(1)(b) or (c), 69.50.4013, 69.50.4014, 69.41.030(2), (b), or (c); or a charge of a misdemeanor offense under a local ordinance involving allegations of possession or public use of a controlled substance, counterfeit substance, or legend drug.
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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9/2/2025 |
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:
Timely approval will allow the City to proceed with contracting and invoicing.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Loss of grant funding.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: SPAR Agreement