Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Interfaith Works for Use of Building and Parking Lot Located at 2828 Martin Way
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with Interfaith Works for use of the building and parking lot located at 2828 Martin Way to temporarily provide emergency shelter services for homeless individuals who are most at risk for contracting COVID-19.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with Interfaith Works for use of the building and parking lot located at 2828 Martin Way to temporarily provide emergency shelter services for homeless individuals who are most at risk for contracting COVID-19.
Staff Contact:
Keith Stahley, Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8227
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Since the Washington State Department of Health confirmed the first case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Washington State on January 21, 2020, several steps have been taken to limit the spread in Washington and Thurston County. This has included maintaining six-foot physical distancing in local homeless shelters. As a result, there has been a reduction in shelter capacity. The City seeks to replace some of the lost shelter beds by temporarily making the 4,000 square foot building and associated parking lot located at 2828 Martin Way available to Interfaith Works to provide shelter for adults who are most at risk of contracting coronavirus.
Under the agreement, Interfaith Works will provide overnight shelter to vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness. Interfaith Works will provide management of the facility, including all personnel, materials and supplies necessary to maintain the facility in a safe and clean manner and to support the needs of the shelter guests.
The City will pay for expenses associated with the operation and maintenance of the building and parking area. These include but are not limited to utilities; exterior maintenance of the building; maintenance of major building systems including plumbing, electric and heating and ventilation; and other costs at the discretion of the City.
This agreement will be in effect until December 31, 2020, or the date on which the property located at 2828 Martin Way closes its sale between the City of Olympia and the Low Income Housing Institute, whichever occurs earlier.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Homelessness is an issue of significant concern to the community.
Options:
1. Move to approve the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement with Interfaith Works for use of the building and parking lot at 2828 Martin Way to temporarily provide emergency shelter services for homeless individuals who are most at risk for contracting COVID-19
2. Direct staff to modify the agreement before approving.
3. Do not approve the resolution authorizing an agreement with Interfaith Works.
Financial Impact:
The City will make the property at 2828 Martin Way available to Interfaith Works at no cost. There may be costs to the City associated with maintenance of the building and parking area.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement