TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Erica Chua |
Recreation Manager |
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Parks |
Katie Fraser |
Recreation Supervisor |
TITLE:
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Authorize the Acceptance of a $229,500 King County’s Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Grant to support Senior Lunch Services at the Redmond Senior & Community Center
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Redmond Parks and Recreation applied for and was awarded VSHSL funds to provide congregate meal services to seniors ages 50 and older at the Redmond Senior & Community Center. The funds cover the cost of food and operating supplies for two of three days of meal service for up to 70 seniors per meal each week.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
2017/2023 PARCC Plan
• Required:
Council provides authorization for the Mayor or designee to sign.
• Council Request:
NA
• Other Key Facts:
NA
OUTCOMES:
The two-year VSHSL Senior Centers Support grant that was awarded by King County provides $229,500 of funding to support senior lunch services at the Redmond Senior & Community Center. This funding will provide necessary supplies for lunch programming serving on average 150 seniors each week to provide a hot meal in a congregate dining setting.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
This grant was awarded starting in July of 2024 and will extend through December 31, 2026. The grant provides a steady funding stream of $7,500 per month of the grant cycle.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
NA
• Feedback Summary:
NA
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
NA
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000401- Community Recreation
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Grant
Budget/Funding Constraints:
Grant funding dollars must be spent on senior services, serving participants over 50 years old
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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2/25/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
NA
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: King County Department of Community and Human Services Contract