Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Funding Agreement with Low Income Housing Institute for Plum Street Village
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing a funding agreement with the Low Income Housing Institute for the Plum Street Village Tiny Home Project.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the resolution authorizing a funding agreement with the Low Income Housing Institute for the Plum Street Village Tiny Home Project.
Staff Contact:
Cary Retlin, Home Fund Manager, Community Planning and Development, 360.570.3956
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
On September 18, 2018, the City Council approved the first funding plan for implementing homeless response strategies, including a Plum Street Village tiny house project. In February 2019 Plum Street Village opened and has been in constant operation to shelter up to 40 homeless individuals and couples in 29 houses since that time. The City of Olympia funds staffing and other services which are operated by the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI).
This funding agreement with LIHI must be approved by City Council to continue operations through 2020.
LIHI works with the Community Action Council to screen vulnerable homeless adults in the county Coordinated Entry system and place them at Plum Street Village. Since Plum Street Village began providing shelter last year, 17 households have transitioned to permanent housing.
Hygiene services (bathrooms, showers and laundry), a communal kitchen area and connection to social services are provided. LIHI is responsible for 24/7 staffing as well as providing on-site case management.
Last year a separate contract was developed for the City to fund LIHI to provide case management at the eight tiny houses at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Boulevard Road. This year that case manager is included in this funding agreement....
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