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 |
Brooke Buckingham |
Human Services Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Alaric Bien |
Senior Planner |
TITLE:
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Human Services Funding Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Staff will share an update on the 2023-24 funding process and general themes arising from the Human Services Commission discussions.
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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 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.
104 applications were submitted, with requests totaling over $3.9M per year. Based on the City’s long-standing per capita formula, approximately $1.6M/year has been budgeted, and additional CDBG and ARPA funds are proposed to supplement this budget.
OUTCOMES:
This is an informational briefing in anticipation of the upcoming Joint Study Session with the Human Services Commission scheduled for October 11, 2022.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Semi-monthly meeting with Human Services Commission May through September 2022.
• 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 as of May 23, in person.
• Feedback Summary:
Public comment was received from the following agencies: Hopelink, Essentials First, and Kindering.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Budgeted estimates: $1.6M/year (General Fund); $35,000 (CDBG); and $1M/year (ARPA)
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000248 - Housing and Human Services
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
Costs associated with administering contracts
Funding source(s):
General Fund, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Budget/Funding Constraints:
The 2023-2024 Human Services funding recommendations will be presented to Council by the Human Services Commission and will be approved as part of the overall adopted budget.
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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Item has not been presented to Council |
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Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/11/2022 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
Time Constraints:
Constrained by the budget schedule.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
None