Resolution 06-021 Supporting Homelessness Task Force Funding Allocation Recommendations CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 06-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, IN 'MI MATTER OF SUPPORTING THE FUNDING ALLOCATION
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ESSB 2163 HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE.
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2006, Spokane Valley City Council adopted Resolution 06-015, which
officially recognized the ESSB 2163 Task Force and the City of' Spokane as the responsible entity for
managing and implementing the Homelessness Plan; and
WHEREAS, Spokane County established a joint city-county Task Force to consist of
approximately ten (10) individuals appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane
County, the. Mayor of the City of Spokane, and Mayors/City Managers of other cities/towns within
Spokane County; that such Task Force members would serve for a period of approximately fifteen (15)
months running through September 2007; and that the responsibilities of the Task Force would include
making recommendations to the Spokane County Board of County Commissioners regarding which
programs should be funded from monies made available under the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature passed a bill during the 59th Legislative Session,
signed by Governor Gregoire, authorizing a ten dollar($10.00) surcharge on documents recorded through
the County auditor's Office for the purpose of providing funds to prevent and reduce homelessness
pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.22(2); and
WHEREAS, a Homelessness Task Force was established, solicited applications for funding, and
made recommendations to Spokane County for allocation of said funding as per the attached Exhibit A.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington, that the Spokane Valley City Council hereby supports the funding allocations as
per the attached Exhibit A, as per the guidelines established by the Homelessness Task Force.
Adopted this 7th day of November, 2006.
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Resolution 06-021 Supporting Funding Allocations of Homelessness Task Force Page I of I
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Homelessness Blousing & Assistance Act (2163) Taskforce Funding Recommendations
2006
Amount Amount
Program ,Tie Pro rani Description Jte i'' seed Funded
Increase Outreach to rural areas; increase access to services (i.e, substance abuse);coordinate service
CI.AS delivery between DSHS and SS for CIAUIGA /SSI, 592,870.00 $455,095.00
• Develop safe, affordable and supportive housing at a medium support service level with the creation of
Christmas House a training and •lacernenl rogram $149,994,00 Not Funded
GoodwkI I Improve linkages with Employment training options 584,290.00 $48,576.00
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Habitat for Humanity Homeless Prevention-Housing $25,000.00 Not Funded
House of Charit r Shelter Increase Emergency Shelter Si ace- Keep HOC open 5 more months S102,383..00 $102,383.00
House of Charity Supportive
Services Su •ortive Services/Case Mama emcnt for Shelter-Care Clients 564,929.00 $39,686.00
Druglalcohol assessments conducted in jail;discharge plans for inmates with links to appropriate
New Horizon Care Center services_ - _ $2$,540.00 Not Funded •
Our Place Homeless Prevention- rental/utility assistance for the West Central Neighborhood 517,700.00 Not Funded
Spokane Mental Health
Outreach Expand Outreach,homeless education to community $1.46,071.00 $29,215.00
Spokane Mental Health
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Su ortive Services Mental health and related support services to non title 19(non-Medicaid)clients, SAC support services $94,000,00 Not Funded
S aka.nc Count + Outreach and rental assistance to rural areas in county $43,840.00 $43,840.00
Spokane Falls Community Developing a community wide response to homelessness &Developing Champions for the
College Homelessness Issues. $19,030.00 Not Funded
S okanu Housing Ventures Homeless Prevention Screening fees/damage deposits, on-site case management $30,505.00 $19,920.00
St. Margaret's Sheller Ex and existing alumni ,rograrns; training for tenants $36,103.00 $33,819.00
Alumni programs/Implement best practice For breaking cycle of child abuse, domestic violence, drug
Transitions—Chemical use, etc Chemical Dependency counselin2gfservice for woman cus families currently enrolled in
Dependency Program programs. $36,55100 $36,422.00
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Homelessness Housing & Assistance Act (2163) Taskforce Funding Recommendations
2006
Amount Amount
Program Name Program Description Requested Funded
Transitions—Transitional
Living Center Educare Services for homeless/formerly homeless children $33,160.00 $33,160.00
Transitions-Women's Hearth Funding to close gaps in service-Extended Hours for Center $20,000.00 $16,960.00
Salvation Army&Spokane
Neighborhood Action Program
Rental Assistance Homeless prevention,rental/utility assistance $250,000.00 $145,739.00
Salvation Army S.A.F.E. Expand overnight shelter for homeless families w males and male children 12 and older,and for couples
Center with no children. Request was for payment of half a roof. $85,06.00 Not Funded
Vohmteers of America Transitional housing for Youth; improved access to mental health services; supportive services for
Crosswalk underlying causes of homelessness $91,584.00 Not Funded
YWCA Alternatives to
Domestic Violence Supportive housing for DV victims and families -4 Units $35,37.00 $31,681.00
YWCA Child&Youth
Services Increase Access&Availability of Services for Adults;Expand Housing&Services to Youth. $42,785.00 $23,504.00
Total $1,530,819.00 $650,000.00
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