TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-556-2107 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Tisza Rutherford |
Homeless Outreach Administrator |
TITLE:
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Homeless Outreach Program Quarterly Update - Quarter 2, 2021
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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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 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:
Human Services funds for direct client assistance (flex funds) are limited to $10,000 per year per approved budget.
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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4/20/2021 |
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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TBD |
Quarterly Report for Q3 |
Receive Information |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Homeless Outreach Q2 2021 Update