TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Brooke Buckingham
Human Services Manager
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
TITLE:
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Approve Agreement to Administer Homeless Outreach Software in Partnership with City of Kirkland and City of Bellevue.
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City's homeless outreach team tracks client data and activities related to their work. Staff inputs and tracks this data in a case management software platform called Apricot. The City would like to enter into a formal partnership to allow outreach staff from the City of Kirkland and City of Bellevue to use the same platform.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Human Services Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan
* Required:
Interjurisdictional agreements require Council approval.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
Signing this MOU allows the City to formalize the partnership and invoice Bellevue and Kirkland for use of Apricot.
OUTCOMES:
Cross-jurisdictional partnerships and collaboration benefit the clients we serve. This opportunity allows us to case-conference and coordinate efforts with potential shared clients. Secondary benefits include cost savings to the City, as Bellevue and Kirkland would provide proportionate contribution toward annual fees.
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:
The average annual cost is currently $17,091.
Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000307 - Housing & Human Services
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