Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the 2022 Home Fund Grant Agreement with The Family Support Center of South Sound for $1,100,000
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing the 2022 Home Fund Grant Agreement with the Family Support Center of South Sound for $1,100,000.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the resolution authorizing the 2022 Home Fund Grant Agreement with the Family Support Center of South Sound for $1,100,000.
Staff Contact:
Darian Lightfoot, Housing Programs Manager, 360.280.8951
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Home Fund Advisory Recommendation:
The Olympia Home Fund Advisory Board unanimously recommends awarding Family Support Center of South Sound an additional $1.1 million for the creation of 62 new homes for homeless children and their families as well as survivors of domestic violence. Upon completion, this project will immediately be filled by households with children through the Coordinated Entry system, those in shelter, and other prioritized homeless families. In the first year, it is expected that this project will serve 209 children, parents, and survivors of domestic violence. This housing plans to be fully occupied by December 2023.
Background of the Home Fund:
The Olympia Home Fund was created in 2018 by a sales tax levy approved by Olympia voters. Proceeds from the Home Fund Account are used to construct affordable and supportive housing and housing-related purposes, including mental and behavioral health facilities, and for costs for operations, maintenance, delivery, and evaluation of mental health programs and services, or housing-related services, as allowed by RCW 82.14.530.
2022 Home Fund Capital Award Criteria:
The Home Fund Advisory created criteria for the 2022 award based on the 2018 sales tax levy approved by Olympia voters. The Criteria included:
* Construct new affor...
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