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 |
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Planning and Community Development |
Alaric Bien |
Senior Planner |
TITLE:
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Approval of the 2025-26 Human Services Funding Recommendations
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Council will approve the Human Services Commission 2025-26 funding recommendations.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Municipal Code 4.30 Human Services Commission REDMOND MUNICIPAL CODE (codepublishing.com) <https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Redmond/>
Human Services Strategic Plan Human Services Strategic Plan <https://www.redmond.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22520/2022-Human-Services-Strategic-Plan>
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Every two years, the City invites proposals for receipt of Human Services funding from non-profits providing services in the community. In accordance with Chapter 4.30 of the Redmond Municipal Code, the Human Services Commission reviews all requests for funding of human services and makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council. Recommendations address how to grant the City’s human services funds for the provision of a range of services to Redmond residents, including food, mental health support, shelter, job assistance, and more.
126 applications were received (22 more than in the last biennium), with requests totaling over $5.4M per year, which was an increase of 38 percent. Including the City’s per capita formula, Community Development Block Grant, and opioid settlement funds, approximately $2.6M per year has been budgeted for allocation. The review and award of proposals to be considered for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding is incorporated in this process. Due to limited CDBG funding, funded programs may include both CDBG and general funds.
OUTCOMES:
The 2025-26 Human Services funding recommendations have been presented to Council by the Human Services Commission and are part of the overall adopted budget.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Semi-monthly meetings with Human Services Commission April through September 2024.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Human Services Commission meetings are posted online, with opportunities for the public to provide comment in writing, by calling in, or in person.
• Feedback Summary:
Public comment was received in support of:
- Chinese Information and Service Center
- Redmond Toddler Group
- Imagine Housing
- LifeWire
- Kindering Center
- Kids Quest Museum - Noticias
Public Comment was received in opposition to funding for:
- Imagine Housing
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$2,192,755/year (General Fund); $35,000 (CDBG); and $400K/year (opiate funds)
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000037
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
Costs associated with administering contracts and monitoring performance.
Funding source(s):
$2,192,755/year - General Fund
$35,000/year - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
$400,000/year - Opioid Settlement Funds
$100,000 - General Fund Additional Allocation*
Budget/Funding Constraints:
Opiate settlement funds must be spent on programs and services that align with the Abatement Strategies. For more details, refer to Attachment D. CDBG funds are highly constrained, and recipients must also be able to meet all federal funding requirements. *The Commission will identify programs to receive funding with the additional award made through the Council budget adjustment on November 19, 2024. Staff will share these recommendations at a future meeting.
☒ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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7/16/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Receive Information |
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9/17/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Provide Direction |
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10/15/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Provide Direction |
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10/22/2024 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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No proposed meetings |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
Approval of these recommendations ensures timely notification to agencies and development of contracts.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If not approved, the Commission would need to develop contingency recommendations.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Study Session Presentation
Attachment B: 2025-2026 Human Services Funding Recommendations
Attachment C: Opiate-Funded Program Recommendations
Attachment D: Opiate Abatement Strategies