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 Human Services Planner |
TITLE:
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Authorize the City to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement for Pooled Human Services Contracts
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Since 2003, Redmond has been participating in a pooled contracting arrangement with Bellevue, Issaquah, Redmond, Kirkland, Sammamish, Kenmore, Shoreline, and Mercer Island. This arrangement allows selected programs that receive funding from some or all participating cities to sign a single contract with a lead city administering the program.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Human Services Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan Human Services Element
• Required:
Interlocal Agreements require Council approval.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Bellevue notified all participating cities that it would no longer serve as the lead agency after December 31, 2024. The City of Kirkland has agreed to become the lead agency effective January 1, 2025. The interlocal included as Attachment A has been reviewed by the City Attorneys for the City of Redmond and other participating jurisdictions.
OUTCOMES:
Pooled contracting creates administrative efficiencies for participating agencies and cities. It improves equitable practices by reducing barriers to contracting, reporting, and invoicing.
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:
$9,000/year
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:
The total estimated cost of $9000/year is an administrative fee charged by City of Kirkland. The exact cost will be finalized once participating cities finalize funding recommendations and determine which programs are to be included in the pooled contracting process.
Funding source(s):
General Fund
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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11/04/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
Time Constraints:
Timely approval will ensure that City of Kirkland can start contract development for pooled programs in early 2025.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Not approving this ILA would require the City to contract individually with agencies which would result in significantly more time and resources for both City staff and agency staff.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Interlocal Agreement