TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-452-2107 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Sarah Stiteler, AICP |
Senior Planner |
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Planning and Community Development |
Ian Lefcourte, AICP |
Planner |
TITLE:
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Approval of the Affordable Housing and 2021 ARCH Work Program and Budget
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) was created in 1992 through an interlocal agreement of several city governments and King County to address housing needs in East King County; it currently has 16 member jurisdictions. ARCH assists members in developing housing policies, strategies, programs, and development regulations; coordinates the cities' financial support to groups creating affordable housing for low and moderate-income households; and assists people looking for affordable rental and ownership housing. As a member of ARCH, the City of Redmond reviews and approves ARCH’s annual budget and work program. The 2021 ARCH Work Program and Budget are required to be approved by each of the 16 member councils that are party to the Interlocal Agreement. The proposed 2021 administrative budget request to Redmond is $123,104, which represents no change from the 2020 budget.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
The 2021 Work Program and Budget details are more fully provided for in Attachment A.
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Comprehensive Plan Housing Element - Provides a framework for housing goals, policies, and actions to address housing needs that advance the City’s vision.
• Required:
Pursuant to the ARCH Interlocal Agreement of 1993 as amended in 2010, the annual ARCH work program and budget are required to be approved by each of the member councils.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
ARCH supports housing across East King County communities through a cooperative approach and creates efficiencies in housing planning and affordable housing project development. ARCH collaborates with local members, including Redmond, to:
• Administer the Housing Trust Fund;
• Support proposals to acquire dedicated funding sources for affordable housing;
• Facilitate production of affordable housing;
• Steward affordable housing assets;
• Analyze affordable housing practices;
• Review legal decisions related to affordable housing;
• Develop measurable goals for production and preservation of affordable housing; and
• Manage select affordable housing programs and projects.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Annual process; must be approved before the end of the year before 2021 budget.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Opportunity for input through Council review process.
• Feedback Summary:
No feedback received as of the date these materials were distributed.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$123,104 for the City of Redmond contribution to ARCH administrative budget.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
This expenditure will be accounted for in the 2021-2022 biennial budget.
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
The proposed administrative budget has not increased from last year. The total administrative budget request for Redmond is $123,104. This represents a 0.0% change (no change) from last year.
☒ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/6/2020 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Human Services |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
The 2021 ARCH Budget and Work Program must be approved by Council before the end of the year.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If not approved, ARCH will not have Redmond funds to contribute to the operation and implementation of its work program. The City will move forward incrementally to advance affordable housing goals.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - PDF (ARCH 2021 Memo to Council on Budget and Work Program)