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 |
Brooke Buckingham |
Human Services Manager |
TITLE:
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Human Services Strategic Plan Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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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
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:
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Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
Staff anticipates adoption by early 2022 in order to inform budget and funding deliberations.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Draft Community Engagement Plan