TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files, Chief Operating Officer
425-556-2166
Fire
Adrian Sheppard, Fire Chief
425-556-2201
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland, Director of Planning and Community Development
425-556-2107
Police
Darrell Lowe, Police Chief
425-556-2529
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Jan Harrison
DEI Program Advisor
Fire
Jim Whitney
Medical Services Administrator
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
Police
Brian Coats
Captain
Fire
Liz Downs
MIH Captain
Planning and Community Development
Tizsa Rutherford
Homelessness Program Administrator
Police
Susie Kroll
Mental Health Program Administrator
TITLE:
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Community Health Through Thrive
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
During the 2023-2024 Budget conversations, Council allocated funds towards mental and behavioral health with the stipulation staff would discuss with Council on the best use of the money. A team made up of the Police, Fire, Planning and Executive Departments have been meeting to discuss the needs of the THRIVE program based on call data and conversations with other jurisdictions. Staff will brief City Council on call data, the recommended uses for the allocated funds as well as next steps in forming a comprehensive community health program.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
City of Redmond Comprehensive Plan, Community Strategic Plan, Human Services Strategic Plan and Fire and Police Master Plans.
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
On November 17, 2023, Council allocated funds to support mental and behavioral health services as well as contingency funds with the stipulation staff would brief Council on recommendations for the budgeted money.
* Other Key Facts:
N/A
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