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File #: CM 21-423   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Presented
File created: 8/30/2021 In control: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Human Services
On agenda: 9/7/2021 Final action: 9/7/2021
Title: Human Services Strategic Plan Update
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Draft Community Engagement Plan
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
Brooke Buckingham
Human Services Manager


TITLE:
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Human Services Strategic Plan Update


OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City has contracted with Equitable Future to develop the Human Services Strategic Plan. Staff will provide an update on activities to date.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached


REQUESTED ACTION:

? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve


REQUEST RATIONALE:

* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Comprehensive Plan, Human Services Strategic Plan
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
The Human Services Strategic Plan is updated once every five years. The last update was in 2016.


OUTCOMES:
The Strategic Plan will identify existing and emerging community human services needs in a dynamic environment and identify key strategies and actions that are grounded in equity and social justice.





COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

* Timeline (previous or planned):
Community engagement activities will start in September. Additional community and stakeholder check-ins will occur throughout the project, and further refinements will be made based on input received.
* Outreach Methods and Results:
Outreach will include an online survey disseminated through community-based organizations (CBOs), in-person outreach events, and Let's Connect. Participants and CBOs will receive stipends for their time and efforts. See attached draft engagement plan for more details.
* Feedback Summary:
None at this time.


BUDGET IMPACT:

Total Cost:
$39,000 was approved in the budget. The contract award is $39,000 with approximately 25% designated for participant stipends.

Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A

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