Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Plum Street Village Property Lease Agreement with the Low Income Housing Institute
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Plum Street Village Property Lease Agreement with the Low Income Housing Institute.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Plum Street Village Property Lease Agreement with the Low Income Housing Institute.
Staff Contact:
Rich Hoey, P.E., Interim Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8227
Darian Lightfoot, Director of Housing and Homeless Response, 360.753.8033
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Plum Street Village is a 29-unit tiny home village that provides critical shelter and support services for unhoused individuals in our community. Since its inception in February 2019, the City has contracted with the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) for on-going management and operation of Plum Street Village. Through a funding agreement with the City, LIHI provides 24/7 staffing of Plum Street Village, including case management services for residents.
In December 2022, City Council extended the funding agreement with LIHI to continue on-going operations at Plum Street Village through the end of 2023. The City also has a companion property lease agreement with LIHI for the Plum Street Village property. That lease agreement expires at the end of January 2023. This amendment to the property lease agreement would extend the lease term to the end of 2023, consistent with the funding agreement.
Climate Analysis:
While this property lease agreement will not directly impact current greenhouse gas emissions at Plum Street Village, there may be additional opportunities to pursue renewable energy and energy efficiency at the site. Staff intends to look at ways to link Plum Street Vill...
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