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 |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
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Planning and Community Development |
Brooke Buckingham |
Human Services Manager |
TITLE:
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Human Services Funding Awards Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Council awarded an additional $100,000 in human services funding for the 2025 -2026 biennium. Staff were asked to update the City Council on the Human Service Commission’s recommendation for utilization of these additional funds.
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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; Human Services Strategic Plan
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
On November 19, 2024, Council adjusted the budget to award an additional $100,000 in human services funding. The Human Services Commission met to identify which programs should receive these additional funds. Their recommendations were informed by strategic plan priorities, Council direction, and community input.
OUTCOMES:
The following programs were identified as further prioritizing the need for additional basic need assistance, employment support, and legal assistance. Agencies have been informed of these revised awards. Annual award amounts of $50,000:
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2025 request |
original award |
Revised annual award |
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Assistance League of the Eastside - Operation School Bell |
$5,300 |
$- |
$4,609 |
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Eastside Legal Assistance Program - Pooled Cities General Request |
$30,000 |
$- |
$21,701 |
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HERO House NW - Supported Employment |
$25,000 |
$12,500 |
$22,500 |
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NAMI Eastside - Community Mental Health Education and Support Program |
$30,000 |
$- |
$13,690 |
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:
$100,000
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:
Staff time and costs associated with administering contracts and monitoring performance is funded through the adopted budget.
Funding source(s):
General Fund
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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11/19/2024 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
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10/22/2024 |
Special Meeting |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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No proposed meetings |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
Timely award notification required to meet contract and invoice deadlines.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
N/A