TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks 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
Tisza Rutherford
Homeless Outreach Administrator
TITLE:
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Homeless Outreach Program Quarterly Update - Quarter 2, 2021
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
This report will provide a quarterly update on activities and the associated impact of Redmond's homeless outreach efforts.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Comprehensive Plan Policy HS-1: Support the provision of a continuum of human services, from preventive to remedial, focused on ensuring that residents are able to be self-sufficient, contributing members of the community.
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
Parks and Human Services Committee Workplan - 2021
* Other Key Facts:
Redmond has a full-time Homeless Outreach Administrator that partners and coordinates with Police, businesses, non-profits, and the broader community.
Services are provided through direct outreach as well as through drop-in hours at accessible locations throughout the community such as the Redmond library, safe parking sites, and at the Together Center. https://www.redmond.gov/568/Homelessness
OUTCOMES:
See Attachment A for summary of quarterly outcomes.
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:
City costs are associated with staff resources needed to manage the homeless outreach program and human services funds dedicated to support direct client assistance.
Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000248 - Housing and Human Services
Budget Prior...
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