Resolution 23-009 Declares intent to operate homeless housing programCITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.23-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE
COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION
AND COMMITMENT TO OPERATE A LOCAL HOMELESS
HOUSING PROGRAM; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED
THERETO.
WHEREAS, homelessness is among the most challenging social issues facing the City
of Spokane Valley, Washington (the "City"); and
WHEREAS, in partnership with service providers, community members, and other local
stakeholders, the City is developing an action plan designed to address homelessness through a
systematic, long-term response comprised of programs and practices specifically tailored to those
experiencing homelessness within the City; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of these and other related City efforts is to prevent
homelessness from occurring where possible, reduce current levels of homelessness, and
improve the quality of life of residents, including those experiencing homelessness; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to chapters 36.22 and 43.185C of the Revised Code of
Washington ("RCW"), as amended by Chapter 277, Laws of 2023 (Substitute Senate Bill 5386)
(effective July 23, 2023) (the "Homeless Housing and Assistance Act" or "HHAA"), county
auditors have authority to collect homeless housing and assistance surcharges for each document
they record, subject to specified exemptions; and
WHEREAS, counties retain a percentage of the total funds they collect pursuant to this
surcharge (the "HHAA Local Surcharge Funds"), which the counties must then apply to eligible
homeless housing and assistance activities as defined in chapter 36.22 RCW; and
WHEREAS, Spokane County currently collects HHAA Local Surcharge Funds, and
applies these funds to such eligible homeless housing and assistance activities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 43.185C.080, a city may assert responsibility for
homeless housing within its borders by forwarding a resolution to the legislative authority of the
county stating its intention and commitment to operate a separate homeless housing program;
and
WHEREAS, if a city provides such resolution stating its intention and commitment, such
city shall then receive a percentage of the HHAA Local Surcharge Funds collected under the
HHAA equal to the percentage of the city's local portion of the real estate excise tax collected by
the county; and
WHEREAS, if a city so obligates itself, it must satisfy all applicable legal and regulatory
requirements for operating a homeless housing program, including those set forth in chapter
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43.185C RCW and. established by the State of Washington (the "State") Department of
Commerce; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is, in the best interests of the City
and its residents, including those experiencing homelessness, to assert responsibility for
homeless housing within the City's borders by making such intention and commitment as set
forth herein; provided the City shall continue to seek opportunities for partnership with other
jurisdictions when it will result in beneficial programs, aid, and assistance to, those in need and
when such partnership meets the City and other jurisdiction's plans and goals for managing
homeless,
NOW, THEIU-'F0IU-,% be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley,
Spokane County, Washington, as follows:
Section 1. Declaration of Intention and Commitment. The City hereby declares its
intention and commitment to operate its own homeless housing program, and to meet all
,applicable legal and regulatory requirements therefor, including those set forth in chapter
43.185C, RCW and established by the State Department of Con-irrierce, in order to be a direct
recipient of HFIAA Local Surcharge Funds.
The appropriate City officials, including but not limited to the City Manager and
designees, are hereby authorized to execute such documents, and to take such action as is
necessary to carry out the terms of this resolution.
Section 2. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective inmiediately upon
passage and signatures hereto.
PASSED by the City Council this 2.J3'1 day of 2023,
ary OF SPOKANE VALLEY,
WASHINGTON
Pam Haley, Mayor
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MarcAllatterson, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
6 9,ce of the City Attorney, ,m
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