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 |
Brooke Buckingham |
Human Services Manager |
TITLE:
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Acceptance of the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) Grant Funds and Approval to Contract with Plymouth Housing for Utility Improvements Costs
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The City recently applied for and was awarded a Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) grant for a total of $1,000,000. This grant will cover the King County Wastewater Sewer Treatment Capacity fees and utility improvement costs for the development of the Redmond Permanent Supportive Housing by Plymouth Housing.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Community Strategic Plan; Housing Action Plan
• Required:
Council approval is required for grant acceptance
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
The CHIP program provides grant funding for utility improvements for affordable housing. Applicants must be a city, county, or public utility district, applying in coordination with the developer of a multi-unit affordable housing project. Funding will support constructions costs associated with the Redmond Permanent Supportive Housing project by covering King County’s sewer connection fees ($321,089) and reimbursing Plymouth Housing for utility improvement costs ($678,911).
OUTCOMES:
CHIP grant funds are leveraged with other funding sources and are critical in helping the City meet its affordable housing goals.
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:
$1,000,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
N/A
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
There are minimal staff costs associated with administering this grant and submitting required reports to Commerce.
Funding source(s):
CHIP grant
Budget/Funding Constraints:
The City will need to comply with Department of Commerce contract requirements.
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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4/01/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Receive Information |
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:
Timely acceptance of the grant allows the City to proceed with contracts with Commerce and Plymouth Housing.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Not approving the grant will result in a lost opportunity to secure a new revenue stream from State sources for an affordable housing project. The cost of the lost opportunity would be borne by the developer.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Draft Contract with Commerce
Attachment B: Draft Contract with Plymouth Housing