Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for Facilitation of Encampment Cleanup in the State-Owned Right-of-Way Wheeler Avenue Corridor
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the Resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for facilitation of encampment cleanup in the WSDOT Right-of-Way (ROW) Wheeler Avenue Corridor.
Report
Issue:
Whether to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with WSDOT for facilitation of encampment cleanup in the WSDOT ROW Wheeler Avenue Corridor.
Staff Contact:
Keith Stahley, 360.753.8227
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Staff from the City and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) have developed the proposed Interlocal Agreement to address concerns about unhoused individuals living in the I-5 WSDOT right-of-way on the north side of Wheeler Avenue.
The proposed agreement provides up to $200,000 in funding to address site clean-up, transitioning individuals living in the right-of-way into sanctioned camping, shelter or housing, and solid waste removal.
Neighborhood/Community Interests:
Unsheltered homelessness affects the entire community. Numerous community members have expressed concerns about individuals living in the I-5 WSDOT ROW and the debris associated with these encampments. The proposed agreement will provide resources to start to respond to this situation.
Options:
1. Approve the Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with WSDOT for Facilitation of Encampment Cleanup in the WSDOT ROW Wheeler Avenue Corridor.
2. Direct staff to discuss Council-requested modifications to the Interlocal Agreement with WSDOT. This option will delay implementation of the Agreement.
3. Do not approve the Resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement with WSDOT.
Financial Impact:
The Interlocal Agreement provides up to $200,000 in funding for camp clean up, transitioning individuals into shelter, and solid waste disposal. City staff will be responsible for leading this effort.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement