Title
Approval of Resolution Authorizing a Property Lease Agreement with the 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 new lease agreement with the Low Income Housing Institute for the Plum Street Village Tiny Home Project.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the resolution authorizing a new lease 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 a funding plan for implementing homeless response strategies, including a Plum Street Village tiny house project. The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has leased property owned by the City of Olympia for operation of the Plum Street Village facility as described in the lease agreement. The new lease agreement must be approved by the City Council.
Plum Street Village opened in February 2019 and has provided services to approximately 38 adults in 29 tiny houses since that time. 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.
Two staff provide security and connection to case management and social services for residents. There is a communal kitchen area and hygiene services are provided on site in a hygiene trailer (that includes bathrooms, showers and laundry).
Since Plum Street Village began providing shelter last year, 17 households have transitioned to permanent housing.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
There is significant public interest in the City’s actions to address homelessness.
Options:
1. Move to approve the resolution authorizing a lease agreement with the Low Income Housing Institute.
2. Modify the lease agreement before approving. Note that services are ongoing on the site.
3. Do not approve the lease agreement with the Low Income Housing Institute at this time. (This action would impact ongoing operations on the site.)
Financial Impact:
The City of Olympia will lease the property to LIHI for an annual cost of One Dollar ($1) per year based and the public benefit to the homeless individuals sheltered on the property.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement