Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between with the City of Tumwater for Community Assistance Referral and Education Services
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tumwater for Community Assistance Referral and Education Services (CARES).
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tumwater for Community Assistance Referral and Education Services (CARES).
Staff Contact:
Matt Morris, Fire Chief, 360.753.8466
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia Fire Department has developed a Community Assistance Referral and Education Services (CARES) program designed to serve the most vulnerable populations after the use of 911 Emergency Services. This program focuses on areas of social well-being, physical health, housing concerns, chronic illness and overall safety of people. CARES bridges the gap between emergency services and supportive care through client-centered treatment planning and community partnerships. Clients receive sustainable tools and connection to culturally competent social service and mental health professionals, community resources and health care providers available to provide long-term services and supports.
Partnership with the City of Tumwater Fire Department through an Interlocal Agreement allows Community Assistance Referral and Education Services to span into our neighboring communities that regularly use services in both Tumwater and Olympia. Proactive efforts steering people toward supportive services allow for more holistic care, in addition to reducing 911 calls for non-acute care. By bringing awareness to available services and social supports, the expenditures for the Fire Departments and Emergency Departments naturally decrease, and health outcomes increase.
Climate Analysis:
As we address social concerns within our city, environmental concerns naturally become part of the conversations. Keeping our community clean and safe plays a role in overall community risk reduction.
Equity Analysis:
The impacts of this agreement have been applied through the equity lens of the Equity Framework. Everyone deserves to have access to sustainable tools and connection to culturally competent social service and mental health professionals. The Community Assistance Referral and Education Services program strives to connect with vulnerable populations, connecting them to community resources, health care coordination and long-term services aiming to improve quality of live better health outcomes. CARES is a free and voluntary service without restrictions or qualifiers.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The CARES program is designed to serve the most vulnerable populations after the use of 911 Emergency Services.
Financial Impact:
The Interlocal Agreement defines revenue to the City of Olympia from the City of Tumwater for Community Assistance Referral and Education Services ($69,087 annually).
Options:
1. Approve the Resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement. Accepting the Interlocal Agreement brings revenue to the City for the Community Assistance Referral and Education Services program and provides benefits to residents of Olympia and Tumwater.
2. Do not approve the Resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement and send it back to staff. Not accepting this Interlocal Agreement eliminates the planned revenue that would provide additional funding for services.
3. Take other action.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement