TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
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:
2025
request
original
award
Revised annual
award
Assistance League of the Eastside - Operation School Bell
$5,300
$-
$4,609
Eastside Legal Assistance Program - Pooled Cities General Request
$30,000
$-
$21,701
HERO House NW - Supported Employment
$25,000
$12,500
$22,500
NAMI Eastside - Community Mental Health Education and Support Program
$30,000
$-
$13,690
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OU...
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