Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Amendments to the Affordable Housing and Homeless Services Contracts with Thurston County for Funding for Operation of the Quince Street Tiny Home Village
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing amendments to the affordable housing and homeless services contracts with Thurston County for Funding for Operation of the Quince Street Tiny Home Village.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing amendments to the affordable housing and homeless services contracts with Thurston County for Funding for Operation of the Quince Street Tiny Home Village.
Staff Contact:
Ashley Chambers, Housing Director, Community Development, 360.753.8033
Presenter(s):
None – Consent Calendar
Background and Analysis:
The City and Thurston County have two funding agreements supporting operation of the Quince Street Tiny Home Village. The proposed amendments extend both agreements through June 30, 2027 and provide an additional $773,711 in County funding to support continued operations.
The additional funding includes $450,000 from Affordable Housing & Homeless Services (5386) and $323,711 from the Local Housing Fund (LHF). With the amendments, the Affordable Housing & Homeless Services award increases from $145,000 to $595,000, and the Local Housing Fund award increases from $295,000 to $618,711. Combined County funding increases from $440,000 to $1,213,711.
This action is primarily the acceptance of additional regional funding and extension of existing agreements so Quince Street operations can continue into 2027. Quince Street is operated as part of the City's broader homeless response system. The City's 2026-2027 funding agreement with Catholic Community Services supports operation and management of Quince Street Village through June 30, 2027.
The additional County award is regional funding assembled through Thurston ...
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