10-2023 HHTF Packet
10210E Sprague AvenueSpokane Valley WA 99206
Phone: (509) 720-5000Fax: (509) 720-5075www.spokanevalleywa.gov
SPOKANE VALLEY HOMELESS HOUSING TASK FORCE -REGULARMEETING
Friday 10/13/23| 9:00am
Spokane Valley City Hall, 10210 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley WA 99206
N212 Second Floor Conference Roomand on Zoom at:
https://spokanevalley.zoom.us/j/88542131349?pwd=SgOb52gKKXHSRzaT355F5m0q8aasU9.1
AGENDA
ItemLead
1Call to OrderChair
2Attendance
3General Public Comment Opportunity:
Thisis an opportunity for the public to speak on any subject except agenda action items, as public comments will be
taken on those items where indicated. Please keep comments to matters within the jurisdiction of the City
Government.This is not an opportunity for questions or discussion. Diverse points of view are welcome, but please
keep remarks civil. Remarks will be limited to three minutes per person. To comment via Zoom, use the link above
for oral or written comments as per those directions. To comment at the meeting in person: speakers may sign in to
speak, but it is not required. A sign-in sheet will be provided at the meeting.
4Date Change for11/10/13 Meeting due to Veteran’s Day ObservanceChair
\[Public Comment Opportunity\]
5Motion Consideration: 5-Year PlanAdoption RecommendationEric Robinson
\[Public Comment Opportunity\]
6Motion Consideration: Spokane Valley Homeless & Housing FundingGloria Mantz
\[Public Comment Opportunity\]
7AdjournmentChair
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SPOKANE VALLEY HOMELESS HOUSING TASK FORCE
Request for Action
MEETING DATE:October 13, 2023
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Date Change for 11/10/13 Meeting due to Veteran’s Day Observance
BACKGROUND:At the special meeting on 9/29/23, the HHAA Task Force voted to establish standing meetings
for the second Friday of each month at 9:00am. At that time, staff was not aware that this yearVeteran’s Day
will be observed on the second Friday of November (11/10/23) and City Hall will be closed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Select an alternatedate/time for the November HHAA Task Force meeting.
STAFF CONTACT: Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator
ATTACHMENTS: None
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SPOKANE VALLEY HOMELESS HOUSING TASK FORCE
Request for Recommendationto City Council
MEETING DATE:October 13, 2023
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: 5-Year Plan Adoption Recommendation
BACKGROUND: Washington State law requires that each local homeless housing task force develop and
recommend a five-year homeless housing plan for its jurisdictional area to its local government legislative
authority. In order to begin expenditures of eligible fundsthrough the Homeless Housing Assistance Act
(HHAA) in 2024, a5-Year plan must be in effect.
Due to the lack of time to develop a Spokane Valley plan before the end of 2023, staff recommends adoption
of the 2020-2024 Spokane City/County Continuum of Care 5-Year Strategic Plan to Prevent and End
Homelessness Plan.In 2024 staff and the HHAA Task Force will develop a Spokane Valley 5-Year Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend Spokane Valley City Council adoption of the Spokane City/County
Continuum of Care 5-Year Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness for calendar year 2024.
STAFF CONTACT: Eric Robison, Housing and Homeless Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS: Washington State Dept. of Commerce Local Plan Guidelines and Statewide Vision,
Spokane City/County Continuum of Care 5-Year Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness
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Year Plan Decision (Continued)
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SPOKANE VALLEY HOMELESS HOUSING TASK FORCE
Request for Recommendation
Meeting Date:October 13, 2023
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration: Spokane Valley Homeless & Housing Funding
BACKGROUND:
On July 25, 2023, Counciladopted a resolution to assume control over available document recording fees and
establish a Spokane Valley homeless housing program. On August 8, staff sent a copy of the resolution to the
Board of County Commissioners as required by RCW 43.185C.080. Staff are coordinating with Spokane County
to ensure there is no disruption to the existing 2023 contracts, and to learnthe accounting and administrative
requirements for administering these funds.
Spokane County administered the City’s share of document recording fees up toAugust 7, 2023. The County
has primarily entered intoannual contracts for various homeless servicesandcurrent contracts run through
December 31, 2023. Toavoid disruption of services for the remainder of2023 and allow the City time to
establish its task force, develop and adopta plan, and be prepared to receive funding in2024, the City will not
assume control or responsibility for the County’s current 2023 contracts. This will require additional
agreement(s) between the City and County to allow the City to begin its program while also allowing the County
to complete funding for the 2023 contracts.
Spokane Valley Partners outreach team received HHAA funding in 2022 and 2023 to provide homeless
outreach services exclusively in Spokane Valley. The outreach team consists of two social workers (Spokane
Valley Partners employees) and one Spokane Valley patrol officer (paid with City’s general fund).The outreach
team responds to citizen complaints and connects homeless individuals to available resources including
housing programs, shelters, drug and alcohol treatment facilities, behavioral health, food and clothing banks,
etc. In 2023, Spokane Valley was awarded $186,644of HHAA funding.
In 2023, the City funded beds at two low barrier shelters, Hope House and Truth Ministries. The estimated
cost of the shelter beds in 2024 is $65,000. Low barrier shelter space is requiredto enforce no-camping
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Circuit Court of Appeals ruling).
regulations(based Martin vs.Boise 9
HHAA fundscollected in 2024will be used to fund providers that advance the objectives of the five year
Homeless & Housing plan. Due to the variable nature of this funding,which is highly dependent on the real
estate market, the City’s finance department recommends the City establish a reserve equivalent of six months
of estimated revenue before issuing a request for proposals (RFP). For this reason, staff recommends that final
award of HHAA funds does not occur until July 2024.
Recognizing that disruption of outreach services will not allow the City to respond to homeless issues or
connect individuals to needed services, staff recommends earmarking $100,000 of HHAA funds for outreach
services through June 2024 and $65,000 to provide required shelter bed for individuals in Spokane Valley. If
the task force concurs with this recommendation, the City will execute a new agreement with Spokane Valley
Partners through June of 2024. Staff has identified additional requirements that would support the objectives
of the plan that would be incorporated in the contract.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to recommend to City Council earmarking $100,000 for outreach services
and $65,000 for shelter beds.
STAFF CONTACT: Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator
HHAA Funding