MEMO TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
SUBJECT:
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Authorize the Mayor to Execute a Contract for Professional Services with ECONorthwest, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $100,000, for the Development of a Housing Action Plan
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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The City Council is required to approve contracts in excess of $50,000. Staff requests the City Council to authorize the Mayor to execute a professional services contract, between the City of Redmond and ECONorthwest, to develop a Housing Action Plan for an amount not to exceed $100,000 as approved by the Washington Department of Commerce.
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II. DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Carol Helland, Interim Director 425-556-2107
Beverly Mesa-Zendt, LR & Human Services Manager 425-556-2423
Sarah Stiteler, Senior Housing Planner 425-556-2469
Brooke Buckingham, Senior Human Services Planner 425-556-2416
Planning and Community Development
III. DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
In September 2019, the City of Redmond applied for grant funding through the Department of Commerce. This grant opportunity became available due to the adoption of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill (E2SHB) 1923, which encourages all cities planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to adopt actions to increase residential building capacity. The City requested $100,000 to support the development of a Housing Action Plan.
In October 2019, the City was notified that it had received funding ($100,000) from the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to produce a Housing Action Plan. This grant enables the City to work with expert consultants to develop an in-depth analysis of existing and projected housing demands, conduct a robust community engagement program, and develop actionable strategies to meet current and future housing needs. The Housing Action Plan also supports many of the housing objectives identified in the Community Strategic Plan - Housing Choices Strategy.
The City Council appro...
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