Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County to Fund Services for People Impacted by Homelessness Through the Scattered Site Program
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County to Fund Services for people impacted by homelessness through the scattered site program.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution n authorizing an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County to Fund Services for people impacted by homelessness through the scattered site program.
Staff Contact:
Darian Lightfoot, Housing Programs Manager, 360.280.8951
Presenter(s):
Darian Lightfoot, Housing Programs Manager
Background and Analysis:
The Scattered Site pilot program began in early 2021 in collaboration with Thurston County. The contract with the County is set to end in June 2022 and offers financial support for the specific locations throughout Olympia being managed by the program.
The budget offered an 'initial clean-up' line item that was only partially spent along with 'urgent need' funds that were not accessed as the original contract had anticipated. Those funds are now being directed to the 'on-going site management' to allow current site management to continue with the remaining funds on the contract.
With the amendment, the program will be financially stable until the planned contract end date but will need to be renewed if the program plans to continue.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Site management including hygiene facilities and trash pickup are needed health and safety services that require on-going maintenance at the Scattered Site encampments.
Options:
1. Approve a Resolution authorizing an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County to Fund Services for people impacted by homelessness.
2. Amend...
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