Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and 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 Amendment to 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 Amendment to 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 connections to culturally competent social service and mental health professionals, community resources and health care providers available to provide long-term services and support.
An Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tumwater is necessary to increase the funding to the City of Olympia, which will allow the .50 FTE to become a 1.0 FTE, increasing our service availability. The increase in funding will create 20 hours per week of additional CARES availability to the cities of Tumwater and Olympia along with offsetting a portion of administrative costs to the City of Olympia Fire Department.
Partnership with the City of Tumwater Fi...
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