Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Catholic Community Services for the Operation of Hope Village
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the Resolution authorizing an agreement with Catholic Community Services (CCS) for the Operation of Hope Village.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Resolution authorizing an agreement with CCS for the Operation of Hope Village.
Staff Contact:
Christa Lenssen, Housing Program Specialist, City’s Manager’s Office, 360.570.3762
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Westminster Presbyterian Church constructed and hosts eight tiny houses on church property. To support this project, the City of Olympia provides contracted case management services with a community provider, as well as operations support (waste management, portable restroom servicing, graywater tank removal). The City has contracted with the Low-Income Housing Institute (LIHI) to provide case management services to Hope Village. Westminster Presbyterian Church and LIHI mutually agreed that the City should seek another community provider to provide services to the village.
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington (CCS) has experience providing case management and site management services at tiny house sites. The City contracts with CCS to provide services at the Mitigation site.
The proposed funding agreement with CCS will provide part-time case and site management to support village operations and guests. CCS will be responsible for case management, intake of new guests, enforcement of code of conduct, communication with the church and other community partners/resources, and other duties to successfully manage the site. Westminster Presbyterian Church employs a part-time Coordinator, who will work in collaboration with CCS staff to address resident and village needs. The new agreement between the City and CCS will be in place from May 1, 2022 to May 1, 2023.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
There is significant public interest in homelessness and the City’s homeless response efforts.
There is expected to be little community impact by the transition of services from LIHI to CCS. CCS and LIHI have met to plan for transition of services.
Options:
1. Move to approve the Resolution authorizing a funding agreement with CCS.
2. Modify the funding agreement before approving.
3. Do not approve the funding agreement with CCS or direct staff to take other action.
Financial Impact:
The City of Olympia will contract with CCS to provide case and site management services to Hope Village at an annual maximum cost of $81,090. This cost is lower than the previous provider’s rate, so will represent a cost savings to the City.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement