Title
Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing Acceptance of a Donation by Providence St. Peter Hospital of $100,000 to Assist Persons in Transition from Living on Ensign Road Right-of-Way by Providing Access to Homeless Services
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a $100,000 donation from Providence Health Systems of Washington to assist persons in transition from living on Ensign Road right-of-way by providing access to homeless services.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager a $100,000 donation from Providence Health Systems of Washington to assist persons in transition from living on Ensign Road right-of-way by providing access to homeless services.
Staff Contact:
Keith Stahley, Assistant City Manager 360.753.8227
Presenter(s):
None. Consent Calendar item.
Background and Analysis:
Background and Analysis have not changed from first to second reading.
The City of Olympia continues to work to reduce the number of unsheltered individuals living along Ensign Road to improve public safety, travel safety and reduce conflicts between campers and surrounding businesses.
Providence St. Peter Hospital has recognized the impact of individuals living along Ensign Road and also recognizes the need to assist them as they transition to other living arrangements.
The donation of $100,000 was made by Providence St. Peter Hospital in September of 2021. A memorandum from Providence St. Peter Hospital Chief Executive Officer Darin Goss is attached.
Neighborhood/Community Interests:
Reducing the number of unsheltered individuals is of great interest to the community.
Options:
1. Approve the Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept the donation of $100,000 from Providence Health Systems of Washington.
2. Do not approve the Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept the donation of $1...
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