Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement of the Regional Housing Council
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement of the Regional Housing Council.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement of the Regional Housing Council.
Staff Contact:
Darian Lightfoot, Director of Housing and Homeless Response, 360.280.8951
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
On March 6, 2018, the Olympia City Council passed Ordinance No. 7127, as authorized under RCW 82.14.530 to be used for the Olympia Home Fund to construct affordable and supportive housing and housing related services.
In 2020, Thurston County and the Cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Yelm
entered into an Interlocal Agreement which dissolved the Health and Human Services Council, the Community Investment Partnership, and created the Regional Housing Council (RHC). The RHC agrees to mutually share decision making responsibilities related to homelessness and affordable housing in Thurston County, collaborate to expand affordable housing options, and share the planning for, activities and programs intended to support individuals experiencing homelessness in Thurston County.
On January 26, 2022, the Thurston County Board of Commissioners passed Ordinance No. 16128, as authorized under RCW 82.14.530 to be used for the Thurston County Home Fund to construct affordable and supportive housing and housing-related services.
The City of Olympia Council approved a Resolution of Intent on January 12, 2022, to bring their Home Fund dollars to the Regional Housing Council in coordination with the County's Home fund to achieve a regional decision-making process on these combined funds.
This second amendment to the agreement is needed to cre...
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