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 Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff will provide a quarterly update on the work of the Human Services staff to advance the workplan, the activities of the Human Services Commission, and the local and sub-regional response to pandemic related community needs.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Comprehensive Plan, Human Services Strategic Plan
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
The following is a summary of recent activities:
Contracting and Funding
• CDBG-CV2 and CV3 contracts executed with Eastside Legal Assistance Program (legal services), Congregations for the Homeless (behavioral health), YMCA (supplemental nutrition), The Sophia Way (behavioral health), and King County (CDBG-CV contract administration). 2021 CDBG contracts executed with King County (administration), and Congregations for the Homeless (emergency men’s shelter).
• A total of $1,192,495 in one-time funds has been allocated to address emerging and emergent human services needs (see Attachment A).
• Agencies have submitted fourth quarter reports, including required annual outcomes and demographics reports. Attachment B is a summary of 2021 performance results.
• Staff continue to support the launch of the upcoming grant cycle for 2023-2024 human services funding through a joint, online application portal. Organizations interested in applying may visit www.share1app.org <http://www.share1app.org> for more information.
Human Services Commission
• Commissioners continue to receive monthly briefings from nonprofit agencies to familiarize themselves with their missions and services.
• Joined other Eastside Human Services Commissions for a briefing on and discussion of Hate and Bias Motivated Violence in East King County
• Reviewed 2021 distribution of general funds, one-time Council designated funds, and CDBG-CV funds in preparation for upcoming funding cycle.
• Staff is working with a consultant to develop a joint equity framework training for East King County Human Services Commissions.
• A new youth representative has been selected to serve on the Commission.
• The Mayor’s appointment to the vacant regular seat on the Human Services Commission was interviewed by the City Council at the Special Meeting on March 8, 2022.
Human Services Strategic Plan
The Human Services Needs Assessment Report, which was the foundation for the proposed strategies and actions, has been finalized. The draft Strategic Plan has been posted on ’Lets Connect <https://www.letsconnectredmond.com/humanservices>, where community members and stakeholders can provide input on priorities. Staff will provide and present the results of this engagement and an updated draft Human Services Strategic Plan at the March 22 Study Session.
OUTCOMES:
A continued focus on responding to existing and emerging community human services needs in a dynamic environment.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
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:
N/A
Funding source(s):
019 Human Services Fund
100 General Fund
CDBG-CV2 and CDBG-CV3
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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2/15/2022 |
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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5/17/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Receive Information |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - 2021 One Time Funding Awards
Attachment B - 2021 Performance Results