TO: Members of the City Council
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 |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
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Planning and Community Development |
Jeff Churchill, AICP |
Planning Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Ian Lefcourte, AICP |
Senior Planner |
TITLE:
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Adoption of a Resolution to Reallocate A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) Funds to Redmond Supportive Housing Project
a. Resolution No. 1588: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Authorizing the Duly-Appointed Administering Agency for A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) to Execute All Documents Necessary to Enter Into Agreements for the Reallocation of Funding from Kenmore Supportive Housing Project to Redmond Supportive Housing Project as Recommended by the ARCH Executive Board, Utilizing Funds from the City’s Housing Trust Fund
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the reallocation of A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) funding from Kenmore Supportive Housing project to Redmond Supportive Housing project, for the development of affordable housing.
This recommendation reallocates $3,279,700 previously approved by member councils for the Kenmore Supportive Housing project developed by Plymouth Housing. The reallocation of funds is needed to accommodate the project’s change in the location and updated funding conditions.
The need to move the Capital Fund Earmarks from Kenmore to Redmond was identified as a necessary project re-location step during the February 13 Special Meeting where the City Council authorized Mayor Birney to pursue and execute a transfer of city-owned property to Plymouth Housing. The Council was updated on the transfer of funding commitments to the Redmond Plymouth Housing project during the Quarterly Permanent Supportive Housing Briefing at the April 16 Public Safety and Human Services Committee of the Whole Meeting. The action requested of Council this evening is the last re-location step needed to maintain the ARCH funding commitment to the Plymouth Housing project in Redmond.
☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
The Comprehensive Plan Housing Element provides a framework for housing goals, policies, and actions to address housing needs that advance the City’s vision. Policy HO-4 calls for cooperation with ARCH and others in the funding of affordable housing.
• Required:
Per the interlocal agreement between ARCH and the City, Council approval is needed to authorize the allocation (and reallocation) of funds to ARCH for affordable housing.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
After careful deliberation, the ARCH Executive Board concurred with the recommendation of the ARCH Community Advisory Board (CAB) regarding funding for the Redmond Supportive Housing Project. This recommendation reallocates $3,279,700 previously approved by member councils for the Kenmore Supportive Housing project developed by Plymouth Housing. The initial funding was approved by Redmond City Council on March 21, 2023, with Resolution 1570.
The reallocation of funds is needed to accommodate the project’s change in the location and updated funding conditions. The project will continue to provide 100 new units of housing affordable at 30% AMI and meet several key priorities, as outlined in this memo.
The Redmond Supportive Housing Project will create 100 housing units affordable at 30% Area Median Income (85 studio units, 15 1-bedroom units).
Detailed descriptions of the project, funding requests, rationale, and development costs, proposed conditions, and further information are included in Attachment B.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
2022-2024
• Outreach Methods and Results:
ARCH staff met with member cities’ Planning and Human Services staff to conduct a preliminary review of applications before forwarding applications to the Community Advisory Board (CAB). The CAB is recruited using public notices, website announcements, and email communications with the help of member cities. The CAB is appointed by the Executive Board.
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$0 (this action reallocates previously awarded funds). Staff working on the Redmond Supportive Housing project are funded through the adopted budget.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
CIP Budget - Citywide Investments
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Capital Investment Program (CIP)
Functional Area: General Government: $0
Budget/Funding Constraints:
Funds dedicated to providing increased affordable housing choices for a diverse population through contributions to ARCH (A Regional Coalition for Housing)
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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2/13/2024 |
Special Meeting |
Approve |
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4/16/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Receive Information |
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9/3/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
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:
Approval of this request will allow for the timely allocation of funds for affordable housing in East King County.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If not approved, ARCH will not have Redmond funds to contribute to the regional efforts to advance affordable housing projects that meet urgent local priorities.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Resolution
Exhibit A: Member City Council Plymouth Redmond Recommendation Memo 2024