TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks 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 |
TITLE:
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Rental Assistance and Legal Support Services to Help Residents Stay Housed
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Help is available for residents who are at risk of losing their housing due to their inability to pay rent. Staff will share community resources (e.g. rental assistance) for residents who are behind on rent or concerned about being evicted.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
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• Required:
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• Council Request:
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• Other Key Facts:
In March of 2020, Governor Jay Inslee issued a proclamation establishing a moratorium on evictions due to the major economic impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). The statewide eviction moratorium is scheduled to expire June 30, 2021. Staff has compiled a list of rental assistance resources and free legal advice to help keep people housed. These resources along with other benefits are posted on the City’s COVID-19 resources page: Resources for Individuals and Families Impacted | Redmond, WA <https://www.redmond.gov/1366/Resources-for-Individuals-and-Families-I>
OUTCOMES:
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COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
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• Outreach Methods and Results:
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• Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
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Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000248
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
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Funding source(s):
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Budget/Funding Constraints:
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☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Item has not been presented to Council |
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Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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None proposed at this time |
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Time Constraints:
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ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
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ATTACHMENTS:
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