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 |
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 Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Staff will share an update on the 2027-28 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>
- 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 invites application proposals for Human Services funding from nonprofits 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, which is then adopted as part of the 2027-2028 budget. 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 (21 more than the last biennium), with requests totaling over $8 million per year, which was an increase of 49%. Including the City’s per capita formula, Community Development Block Grant, and opioid settlement funds, approximately $3.7M/year has been budgeted for allocation.
OUTCOMES:
This is an informational briefing in anticipation of the upcoming Joint Study Session with the Human Services Commission scheduled for October 27, 2026.
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
- The Sophia Way
- Indian American Community Services
- Noticias en español
- Americans for Equality
- Essentials First
- Kindering
- International Community Health Services
- Jewish Family Services
- Hopelink
- Imagine Housing
- Domestic Abuse Women’s Network
- Communities in Schools of Greater King County
- The Lighthouse for the Blind
and 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). Staff working on the administration of the grants/contracts are funded through the adopted budget.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000307-Housing and Human Services
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), opioid settlement funds
Budget/Funding Constraints:
The 2027-28 Human Services funding recommendations will be presented to Council by the Human Services Commission and approved as part of the adopted budget.
☐ 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 |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/27/2026 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
Time Constraints:
Constrained by the budget schedule.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
N/A