TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Seraphie Allen (Interim Co-Director) |
425-556-2450 |
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 |
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Planning and Community Development |
Philly Marsh |
Interim Deputy Planning Director |
TITLE:
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2027-28 Human Services Funding Recommendations
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The Human Services Commission will present their 2027-28 human services 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>
- Redmond 2050 Human Services Policies:
o HS-8 Prioritize funding to local non-profit agencies serving the broad range of needs of extremely low-, low-, and moderate-income Redmond community members.
o HS-11 Support efforts to ensure adequate human services infrastructure and capacity remains in Redmond.
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Every two years, the City, as part of the 17-city Human Services Funding Collaborative, 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.
150 applications were received (24 more than in the last biennium), with requests totaling over $8.1M per year, which was an increase of 48 percent. Including the City’s per capita formula, Community Development Block Grant, and opioid settlement funds, just under $3.75M 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 2027-28 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.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Semi-monthly meetings with Human Services Commission, April through September 2026.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Human Services Commission meetings are posted online, with opportunities for the public to provide comment. There were 12 in-person comments, 11 via Teams, and 3 written comments.
• Feedback Summary:
Public comment was received in support of:
- Indian American Community Services
- Noticias en español
- Essentials First
- Kindering
- Americans 4 Equality
- Eastside Legal Assistance Program
- Northwest Education Access
- International Community Health Services
- Jewish Family Service
- Hopelink
- Imagine Housing
- Domestic Abuse Women’s Network
- NAMI Eastside
- Community in Schools of Greater King County
- The Lighthouse for the Blind
- Friends of Youth
Public Comment was received in opposition to funding for:
- Imagine Housing
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Budgeted estimates: $3.4M/year (General Fund); $40,000 (CDBG); and $300K/year (opiate funds)
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000449
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
Costs associated with administering contract and monitoring performance.
Funding source(s):
$3,406,656 - General Fund
$40,000 - Community Development Block Grant
$300,000 - Opioid Settlement Funds
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 E. CDBG funds are highly constrained, and recipients must also be able to meet all federal funding requirements.
☒ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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4/21/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Receive Information |
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9/15/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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12/1/2026 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
This item is being presented in alignment with the biennial budget process, and the grant funding recommendation will be presented to Council for final approval together with the budget.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Study Session Presentation
Attachment B: 2027-2028 Human Services Funding Recommendations
Attachment C: Council Discussion Matrix
Attachment D: Opiate-Funded Program Recommendations
Attachment E: Opiate Abatement Strategies