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2016, 09-21 Special Wed MtgAMENDED AGENDA CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL WORKSHEET SPECIAL MEETING STUDY SESSION Wednesday, September 21, 2015 6:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11707 East Sprague Avenue, First Floor (Please Silence Your Cell Phones During the Meeting) DISCUSSION LEADER SUBJECT/ACTIVITY GOAL CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: PROCLAMATION: Valleyfest Days 1. Chelsie Taylor Outside Agencies Presentations I. Economic Development Agencies: 1. Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce 2. Spokane area Workforce Development Council 3. Spokane Valley Arts Council 4. Spokane Valley Heritage Museum 5. SNAP Financial Access 6. Valleyfest 2. Chelsie Taylor 3. Mayor Higgins 4. Mayor Higgins 5. Mark Calhoun ADJOURN Study Session Agenda, September 21, 2016 II. Social Services Agencies 7. ALS Association Evergreen Chapter 8. Arts Academy of Spokane 9. Baskets for Babies 10. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland NW 11. Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels 12. Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council 13. Spokane Valley Partners 14. Vietnam Veterans of America 15. Widows Might 16. YWCA Property Tax Ordinance Advance Agenda Council Comments Acting City Manager Comments Discussion/Information Discussion/Information Discussion/Information Discussion/Information AGENDA CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL WORKSHEET SPECIAL MEETING STUDY SESSION Wednesday, September 21,2015 6:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11707 East Sprague Avenue,First Floor (Please Silence Your Cell Phones During the Meeting) DISCUSSION LEADER SUBJECT/ACTIVITY GOAL CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: 1. Chelsie Taylor Outside Agencies Presentations I.Economic Development Agencies: II. Social Services Agencies 1. Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce 7.ALS Association Evergreen Chapter 2. Spokane area Workforce Development Council 8.Arts Academy of Spokane 3. Spokane Valley Arts Council 9.Baskets for Babies 4. Spokane Valley Heritage Museum 10.Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland NW 5. SNAP Financial Access 11. Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels 6.Valleyfest 12. Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council 13. Spokane Valley Partners 14.Vietnam Veterans of America 15. Widows Might 16.YWCA 2. Chelsie Taylor Property Tax Ordinance Discussion/Information 3.Mayor Higgins Advance Agenda Discussion/Information 4.Mayor Higgins Council Comments Discussion/Information 5.Mark Calhoun Acting City Manager Comments Discussion/Information ADJOURN Study Session Agenda,September 21,2016 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: September 21, 2016 Department Director Approval: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Outside Agency Funding Requests GOVERNING LEGISLATION: This is a component of the annual budget development process. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None thus far in 2016. BACKGROUND: Since its incorporation in 2003, the City has provided partial funding for local economic development and social service agencies. Through this process, the City is contracting for services that it might otherwise provide. These services include economic development and support of the poor and infirm (as allowed by the Washington State Constitution Article 8, Section 7). This partial funding of outside agencies is again up for consideration in the 2017 Budget development process. Currently included in the 2017 Budget is $150,000 for this purpose; however, $43,000 of this amount has again been committed for a direct contract with Greater Spokane Incorporated for economic development services, which leaves $107,000 for the Council to distribute . We have received applications from 16 agencies for a funding request total of $418,299, and this evening each agency has been invited to make a five-minute presentation. This matter is set for a motion consideration at the October 11, 2016 Council meeting. Agencies submitting 2017 funding requests are as follows: OUTSIDE AGENCY PRESENTATIONS Economic Development Agencies Social Service Agencies September 21,2016 September 21,2016 Requested Requested 1 Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce 60,000 7 ALS Association Evergreen Chapter 2,400 2 Spokane Area Workforce Development Council 5,500 8 Arts Academy of Spokane 4,000 3 Spokane Valley Arts Council 99,400 9 Baskets for Babies 1,144 4 Spokane Valley Heritage Museum 3,495 10 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland NW 8,000 5 SNAP Financial Access 15,000 11 Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels 48,000 6 Valleyfest 50,000 12 Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council 12,000 13 Spokane Valley Partners 40,000 14 Vietnam Veterans of America 40,000 15 Widows Might 20,000 16 YWCA 9,360 $233,395 $184,904 OPTIONS: We will employ the same methodology to make awards as was used during the 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 award processes. The application process includes: 1 1. Agencies interested in receiving City funds for either social service or economic development purposes will submit written application materials and make a verbal presentation to the City Council. 2. Councilmembers will deliver their recommendations to the Finance Director for how much funding each agency should be awarded. The total of the award amounts recommended by each Councilmember should equal the $107,000 included in the budget. 3. The Finance Director will prepare a summary of Councilmember recommendations that includes both the number of Council votes received by each agency and the average of the seven award recommendations. 4. Agencies that receive four or more Council votes will be awarded the average of the Council recommendations. 5. Agencies that receive fewer than four votes will not be considered for funding in that funding cycle because they would not have received at least a majority of Council votes. 6. Any Council awards recommended to agencies that receive three or fewer Council votes will be added together and distributed evenly among those agencies that received seven Council votes. The distribution will be a simple arithmetic average of the total amount remaining to be awarded, divided by the number of agencies receiving seven votes. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: We request that Councilmembers submit their funding recommendations to Finance Director Chelsie Taylor no later than 4pm on Friday, September 30th, after which Ms. Taylor will present combined information and allocation averages at the October 11th Council meeting. At that point Council will make their final funding allocation determination. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: $107,000 is included in the 2017 Budget for this purpose. STAFF CONTACT: Chelsie Taylor ATTACHMENTS: • Reference separate notebook for individual funding requests. 2 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: September 21, 2016 Department Director Approval: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Proposed Property Tax Ordinance GOVERNING LEGISLATION: State law. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Through the 2017 Budget development process there have been discussions regarding the 2017 property tax levy including a public hearing that was held on September 13th where estimates of the City's 2017 revenues were discussed. BACKGROUND: 2017 Levy and Estimated Rate per $1,000 of Assessed Value • State law requires that the City pass an ordinance that establishes a property tax levy and per our 2017 Budget calendar we are scheduled to adopt this legislation on October 25, 2016. • Our proposed 2017 property tax levy does not include the 1% increase allowed by State law. • The levy will include property taxes on new construction. • With the passage of this ordinance we estimate the City will collect approximately $11,614,500 in 2017 which is computed as follows: 2016 Actual Levy 11,489,518.00 + 0% Increase 0.00 2017 Levy after increase 11,489,518.00 + Estimated new construction 125,000.00 Total estimated 2017 Levy 11,614,518.00 • The levy is based upon a July 18, 2016, preliminary estimate of assessed property values provided to the City by the Spokane County Assessor of$8,114,467,818. This figure does not yet include a number of factors that will be considered by the Assessor including exemptions, appeals, corrections or new construction which is determined by the end of July with a certification by approximately mid-September. • Total property tax revenue of $11,614,518 on preliminary assessed values of $8,114,467,818 will produce a levy of approximately $1.431335 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2017 ($11,614,518 / ($8,114,467,818/1,000) = $1.431335). • It is important to note that that this estimate is based upon the Assessor's latest preliminary projections of assessed value as of July 18, 2016. A change in any of the elements including assessed value, new construction estimate and/or a change in the amount of our proposed levy will change the levy rate per $1,000. At this point we believe the "new construction" portion of the preliminary assessed values has not yet been included. Once this figure is updated I believe the estimated levy rate per $1,000 should decrease. P:IClerklAgendaPackets for Web120161agendapacket 2016, 09-2112016 09 21 RCA setting 2017 prop tax levy.docx Banked Capacity Banked capacity is the difference between what the City could levy (the Highest Lawful Levy) and what it actually does. In any case, the City of Spokane Valley's maximum levy rate is $1.60 per $1,000 of assessed value. Any amount levied that is less than the Highest Lawful Levy represents "banked capacity". Included in the analysis below is history of Spokane Valley levies including seven years of actual figures (2010 through 2016) and a preliminary estimate for 2017: A B C D E F G H I Highest Maximum Banked Levy Taxable Lawful Actual Total Levy Rate Levy Rate Levy Rate Banked Year Value Levy Levy Refund Levy per$1,000 per$1,000 per$1,000 Capacity (=C+D) (=E/(A/1,000)) (=G-F) 2016 assessment for 2017 $8,114,467,818 ??? $11,614,518 ??? $11,614,518 $1.431335 $1.60 $0.168665 I ??? 2015 assessment for 2016 $7,748,275,097 $11,968,036 $11,477,044 $12,474 $11,489,518 $1.482848 $1.60 $0.063368 $490,992 2014 assessment for 2015 $7,393,971,582 $11,740,674 $11,230,806 $48,346 $11,279,152 $1.525452 $1.60 $0.068957 $509,868 2013 assessment for 2014 $7,168,991,028 $11,472,290 $11,049,400 $27,744 $11,077,144 $1.545147 $1.60 $0.058989 $422,890 2012 assessment for 2013 $6,921,825,295 $11,074,920 $10,899,437 $20,495 $10,919,932 $1.577609 $1.60 $0.025352 $175,483 2011 assessment for 2012 $7,087,523,395 $11,340,034 $10,808,900 $9,817 $10,818,717 $1.526445 $1.60 $0.074939 $531,134 2010 assessment for 2011 $7,140,947,644 $11,138,355 $10,700,000 $32,863 $10,732,863 $1.503003 $1.60 $0.061386 $438,355 2009 assessment for 2010 $7,169,492,602 $10,902,644 $10,799,500 $27,208 $10,826,708 $1.510108 $1.60 $0.014387 $103,144 Note: Figures reflected for the 2017 levy are preliminary and subject to change. At a minimum we know the Taxable Value figure of$8,114,467,818 will change because it does not yet include"new construction". • Generally speaking, you'll note there is a direct relationship between the Taxable Value listed in column A, and the Banked Capacity in columns H and I. In other words, as the Taxable Value increases the Banked Capacity also increases. This did not hold true for 2016 due to the Implicit Price Deflator (IPD) being less than 1%, which held the Highest Lawful Levy to a lower dollar value. • Alternatively though, there is an inverse relationship between the directions of the Taxable Value in column A and the Levy Rate per $1,000 in column F. In other words, as the Taxable Value increases (as is the case in 2016 and 2017) the Levy Rate per $1,000 decreases. Essentially what occurs in this case is that even though the Levy Rate per $1,000 may decrease, the actual amount paid by a property owner may not change significantly because the value of the property has increased. By the same token, as the economy declines and Taxable Values decrease, the Levy Rate per $1,000 will likely increase. • It is also noteworthy that in the years the City does not levy the 1% increase in property tax revenue that is allowed by State law, that potential increase is "banked" for potential future use. • The banked capacity can be accessed by the City through the annual property tax levy ordinance adopted by the Council. However, the City may only take the banked capacity up to a level where the levy rate per $1,000 of assessed value does not exceed $1.60. OPTIONS: Passage of this ordinance is required by law in order to levy 2017 property taxes. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: No action is needed at this time. This item will return to the Council agenda on October 11t" and October 25t", where the Council will consider the first and second readings of the 2017 Property Tax Levy Ordinance. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: This ordinance levies property taxes for the City's 2017 Budget where we anticipate property tax revenues to be approximately $11,614,500 or 28.01% of total General Fund recurring revenues of$41,462,500. STAFF CONTACT: Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Draft Ordinance No. 16- Levying 2017 Regular Property Taxes P:IClerklAgendaPackets for Web120161agendapacket 2016, 09-2112016 09 21 RCA setting 2017 prop tax levy.docx DRAFT CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 16- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, LEVYING THE REGULAR PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2017 TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR CITY SERVICES AS SET FORTH IN THE CITY BUDGET,AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley has met and considered its budget for the calendar year 2017; and WHEREAS,the City's actual levy amount from the previous year was $11,489,518; and WHEREAS,the population of the City is more than 10,000. NOW,THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley,do ordain as follows: Section 1. Property Tax Levy - An increase in the regular property tax levy is hereby authorized for the levy to be collected in the 2017 tax year. The dollar amount of the increase over the actual levy amount from the previous year shall be $0.00 which is a percentage increase of 0.0% from the previous year. This increase is exclusive of additional revenue resulting from new construction, improvements to property, newly constructed wind turbines, any increase in the value of state assessed property, any annexations that have occurred, and refunds made. Section 2. Transmittal of Budget. A complete copy of the budget as adopted, together with a copy of this Ordinance, shall be transmitted by the City Clerk to the Division of Municipal Corporations in the Office of the State Auditor, and to the Association of Washington Cities. Section 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause, or phase of this Ordinance. Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after the date of publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City. PASSED by the City Council this day of ,2016. R.L.Higgins,Mayor ATTEST: Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk Approved As To Form: Date of Publication: Office of the City Attorney Effective Date: Ordinance 16- Levying 2017 Property Taxes Page 1 of 1 DRAFT ADVANCE AGENDA as of September 15,2016; 8:30 a.m. Please note this is a work in progress;items are tentative To: Council& Staff From: City Clerk,by direction of City Manager Re: Draft Schedule for Upcoming Council Meetings Tuesday,Sept 27,2016,Special Meeting; 4:00 p.m.,Council Chambers Executive Session[RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)]:To evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment Sept 27,2016,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,Sept 20] 1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes) 2. Resolution Approval Consideration: John Wayne Trail-Cary Driskell (15 minutes) 3.Motion Consideration: 2017-2022 Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan-Eric Guth (10 minutes) 4.Motion Consideration: Water District#3 Lease,Browns Park-Cary Driskell (15 minutes) 5.Admin Report: Aggressive Solicitation Amendments-Erik Lamb,Kristopher Morton (20 minutes) 6.Admin Report: City Manager Presentation of 2017 Preliminary Budget-Mark Calhoun (30 minutes) 7.Admin Report: Advance Agenda-Mayor Higgins (5 minutes) 8. Info Only: (a)Dept Reports; (b)Ecology Stormwater Grants FY 2018 [*estimated meeting: 100 minutes] Oct 4 2016, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,Sept 27] 1. Emergency Preparedness-Cary Driskell,Ed Lewis(Dept Emergency Mgmt) (60 minutes) 2. Ecology Stormwater Grants FY 2018-Eric Guth (15 minutes) 3. City Hall Update-Eric Guth (10 minutes) 4.Budget Amendment,2016-Chelsie Taylor (15 minutes) 5.Advance Agenda-Mayor Higgins (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 105 minutes] Oct 11,2016,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue, Oct 4] 1. PUBLIC HEARING: 2017 Proposed Budget-Chelsie Taylor (10 minutes) 2. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes) 3.First Reading Proposed Ordinance re Property Tax-Chelsie Taylor (10 minutes) 4.Motion Consideration: Fund Allocations to Social Service &Economic Dev Agencies-C.Taylor(25 min) 5.Motion Consideration: Ecology Stormwater Grants FY 2018-Eric Guth (10 minutes) 6.Admin Report: Advance Agenda-Mayor Higgins (5 minutes) 7. Info Only: Sullivan/Euclid PCC Intersection Project [*estimated meeting: 65 minutes] Oct 18,2016, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,Oct 11] 1. Governance Manual-Chris Bainbridge (30 minutes) 2.Advance Agenda-Mayor Higgins (5 minutes) 3. Info Only: CenterPlace Catering [*estimated meeting: 35 minutes] Oct 25,2016,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue, Oct 18] 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed 2016 Budget Amendment-Chelsie Taylor (10 minutes) 2. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes) 3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance re Property Tax-Chelsie Taylor (10 minutes) 4.First Reading Proposed Ordinance,2016 Budget Amendment-Chelsie Taylor (10 minutes) 5.First Reading Proposed Ordinance Adopting 2017 Budget-Chelsie Taylor (15 minutes) 6.Admin Report: Periodic Review Draft Comp Plan,Planning Comm.Findings-Mike Basinger(45 minutes) 7.Admin Report: Advance Agenda-Mayor Higgins (5 minutes) 8. Info Only: (a)Dept Reports; (b)Parks Maintenance Contract [*estimated meeting: 100 minutes] Draft Advance Agenda 9/14/2016 3:47:27 PM Page 1 of 3 Nov 1,2016, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due Tue, Oct 25] 1. CenterPlace Catering—Mike Stone (15 minute) 2. City Hall Update—Eric Guth (10 minutes) 3. Draft 2017 Fee Resolution—Chelsie Taylor (15 minutes) 4.Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 45 minutes] Nov 8,2016,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,Nov 1] 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Draft Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations (20 minutes) 2. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes) 3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance,2016 Budget Amendment—Chelsie Taylor (10 minutes) 4. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Adopting 2017 Budget—Chelsie Taylor (15 minutes) 5.First Reading Proposed Ordinance Comp Plan&Dev. Regulations—Mike Basinger (20 minutes) 6.Motion Consideration: Sullivan/Euclid PCC Intersection Project Bid Award—Steve Worley (10 minutes) 7.Motion Consideration: CenterPlace Catering Contract—Mike Stone (15 minutes) 8.Admin Report: LTAC Recommendations to Council—Chelsie Taylor (20 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 115 minutes] Nov 15,2016,Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,Nov 8] 1. Parks Maintenance Contract—Mike Stone (15 minutes) 2.Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: minutes] Nov 22,2016,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,Nov 15] Proclamation:In Support of Small Business Saturday 1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes) 2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Comp Plan&Dev. Regulations —Mike Basinger (20 minutes) 3.Motion Consideration: Parks Maintenance Contract—Mike Stone (10 minutes) 4.Admin Report: Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes) 5. Info Only: Department Reports [*estimated meeting: 40 minutes] Nov 29,2016—No Meeting—Thanksgiving Holiday Dec 6,2016, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,Nov 29] 1. City Hall Update—Eric Guth (10 minutes) 2.Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: minutes] Dec 13,2016,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,Dec 6] 1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes) 2. Proposed 2017 Fee Resolution—Chelsie Taylor (15 minutes) 3.Motion Consideration: Funding Allocation,Lodging Tax—Chelsie Taylor (25 minutes) 4.Admin Report: Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 50 minutes] Dec 20,2016, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due Tue,Dec 13] 1.Advance Agenda (5 minutes) 2. Info Only: Department Reports(normally due for Dec 27 mtg) [*estimated meeting: minutes] Dec 27,2016—No Meeting—Christmas Holiday Draft Advance Agenda 9/14/2016 3:47:27 PM Page 2 of 3 January 3,2017, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,Dec 27] 1.Mayoral Appointment: Two Planning Commissioners (3-yr.terms) (5 minutes) 2.Mayoral Appointment: Two Members for Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (1 or 2 yr.terms) (5 minutes) 3.Mayoral Appointment: Councilmembers to Various Board and Committees for 2017 (10 minutes) 4.Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 25 minutes] January 10,2017,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,Jan 3] 1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes) 2.Admin Report: Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: minutes] January 17,2017, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,Jan 10] 1.Advance Agenda (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: minutes] January 24,2017,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Tue,Jan 17] 1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes) 2.Admin Report: Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins (5 minutes) 3. Info Only: Department Reports [*estimated meeting: minutes] January 31,2017, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due Tue,Jan 24] 1.Advance Agenda (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: minutes] *time for public or Council comments not included OTHER PENDING AND/OR UPCOMING ISSUES/MEETINGS: AWC Citizen Action Days(Feb 15-16,2017) District Court Eighth St/McDonald(Oct 11 or 18) False Alarm Program GSI Contract follow-up Library District NLC City Summit(Nov 16-19) Oath of Office Second Amendment Sanctuary City SRTMC Interlocal Agreement Term Limits TPP Discussion Undergrounding Utility Facilities,Nonabandonment Draft Advance Agenda 9/14/2016 3:47:27 PM Page 3 of 3 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: September 21, 2016 Department Director Approval: 0 Check all that apply: D consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information © admin. report ❑pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Outside Agency Funding Requests GOVERNING LEGISLATION: This is a component of the annual budget development process. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None thus far in 2016. BACKGROUND: Since its incorporation in 2003, the City has provided partial funding for local economic development and social service agencies. Through this process, the City is contracting for services that it might otherwise provide. These services include economic development and support of the poor and infirm (as allowed by the Washington State Constitution Article 8, Section 7). This partial funding of outside agencies is again up for consideration in the 2017 Budget development process. Currently included in the 2017 Budget is $150,000 for this purpose; however, $43,000 of this amount has again been committed for a direct contract with Greater Spokane Incorporated for economic development services, which leaves $107,000 for the Council to distribute . We have received applications from 16 agencies for a funding request total of $418,299, and this evening each agency has been invited to make a five-minute presentation. This matter is set for a motion consideration at the October 11, 2016 Council meeting. Agencies submitting 2017 funding requests are as follows: OUTSIDE AGENCY PRESENTATIONS Economic Development Agencies Social Service Agencies September 21,2016 = September 21,2016 iRequested !Requested 1 Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce' 60,000 7 ALS Association Evergreen Chapter 2,400 2 Spokane Area Workforce Development Council 5,500 8 Arts Academy of Spokane 4,000 3 Spokane Valley Arts Council 99,400 9 Baskets for Babies 1,144 4 Spokane Valley Heritage Museum 3,495 10 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland NW 8,000 5 SNAP Financial Access 15,000 11 Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels 48,000 6 Valleyfest 50,000 12 Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council 12,000 13 Spokane Valley Partners 40,000 14 Vietnam Veterans of America 40,000 15 Widows Night 20,000 16 YWCA 9,360 $233,395 $184,904 OPTIONS: We will employ the same methodology to make awards as was used during the 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 award processes. The application process includes: 1 1. Agencies interested in receiving City funds for either social service or economic development purposes will submit written application materials and make a verbal presentation to the City Council. 2. Councilmembers will deliver their recommendations to the Finance Director for how much funding each agency should be awarded. The total of the award amounts recommended by each Councilmember should equal the $107,000 included in the budget. 3. The Finance Director will prepare a summary of Councilmember recommendations that includes both the number of Council votes received by each agency and the average of the seven award recommendations. 4. Agencies that receive four or more Council votes will be awarded the average of the Council recommendations. 5. Agencies that receive fewer than four votes will not be considered for funding in that funding cycle because they would not have received at least a majority of Council votes. 6. Any Council awards recommended to agencies that receive three or fewer Council votes will be added together and distributed evenly among those agencies that received seven Council votes. The distribution will be a simple arithmetic average of the total amount remaining to be awarded, divided by the number of agencies receiving seven votes. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: We request that Councilmembers submit their funding recommendations to Finance Director Cheisie Taylor no later than 4pm on Friday, September 30th, after which Ms. Taylor will present combined information and allocation averages at the October 11th Council meeting. At that point Council will make their final funding allocation determination. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: $107,000 is included in the 2017 Budget for this purpose. STAFF CONTACT: Chelsle Taylor ATTACHMENTS: Reference separate notebook for individual funding requests. 2 Economic Development Agencies Amount Amount Funding Proposed use of funds Presentations September 21,2016 Requested for Recommended Allocated in 2017 2016 Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of $ 60,000.00 $ $ 26,704.00 Funding is requested to further the new direction and new mission of the Chamber of Commerce, Commerce the"Big 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley." Spokane Area Workforce Development S 5,500.00 $ 0 Funding to partner with Spokane Valley Tech to provide National Career Readiness Assessment Council testing for Spokane Valley students Spokane Valley Arts Council $ 99,400.00 S $ 18,953.00 55%of annual budget for insurance,administrative expenses,website enhancements,printing and postage,showcasing art and support of art events locally,$4,000 in scholarships,and$80,000 to cast monumental bronze statue. Spokane Valley Heritage Museum $ 3,495.00 $ $ 1,571.00 Purchase of equipment to continue managing the expanding digital archives collection;specifically a large format scanner and storage containers. SNAP Financial Access 5 15,000.00 5 * 5%of total operating budget to fund program initiative for business training classes in the Spokane Valley area. Valleyfest $ 50,000.00 $ $ 13,000.00 23%of annual budget to provide new mobile apps,webpage development and maintenance;social media;advertising in TV,radio,media,and billboards,both locally and regionally for promoting Valleyfest. Total Economic Development Requests $ 23.3,395.00 $60,228.00 ** Awarded in 2016 2016 Social Services Agencies Presentations Amount Amount Funding Proposed use of funds September 21,2016 Requested for Recommended Allocated in 2017 2016 ALS Association Evergreen Chapter $ 2,400 $ * 8%of 530,000 budget for the Walk to Defeat ALS held annually in Spokane Valley at Mirabeau Meadows. This will help fund the medical equipment loan locker serving 32 people in Spokane Valley that live with ALS. Arts Academy of Spokane $ 4,000.00 $ * Grant would support after school art program for Broadway Elementary School(and other CV schools in the future)including supplies,snacks,and costs associated with Spring 2017 art show. Baskets for Babies $ 1,144.00 S * Supplying layette items and cribs that meet the proper safety standards to new parents who cannot afford them,due to loss of job,illness,or other life struggle. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland NW $ 8,000.00 $ 0 6.6%of budget for program support and expansion of onsite mentoring efforts of the Community Based Mentoring Program for Spokane Valley. Rent,utilities,and various operating costs,in addition to training and recruitment for the match programs. Continued on next page Social Services Agencies Presentations Amount Amount Funding Proposed use of funds September 21,2016,continued Requested for Recommended Allocated in 2017 2016 Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels $ 48,000.00 $ 5 7,429.00 Will provide 62,000 meals to 650 vulnerable seniors in the city of Spokane Valley through the home delivery program and 98,000 meals at the 13 Silver Café lunch site locations. Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council $ 12,000.00 S S 5,429.00 6%of GSSAC budget to support the Washington Drug Free Youth Program(WDFY)including High (GSSAC) School Youth Outreach, Chapter Outreach supplies for 7 WDFY chapters,and Strategic Engagement Citizen Assessment adn Workshop providing for increased involvement in our city. Spokane Valley Partners $ 40,000.00 $ 5 19,286.00 Funding in support of Operations. 8%of annual budget,providing comprehensive social and emergency services to low income households,seniors in need,and families facing temporary setbacks. Vietnam Veterans of America $ 40,000.00 $ * Training and stipend amounts for two Veteran Service Officers for base line start up program to be established in the Spokane Valley. Widows Might 5 20,000.00 $ * 3%of the targeted budget for the Housing Relief Project which will provide assistance for needy widows in Spokane Valley for things such as necessary remodels,repairs,utilities,and taxed and mortgage assistance. YWCA $ 9,360.00 $ $ 2,571.00 Help pay for supplies for the new scattered shelter model located in the City of Spokane Valley. Also transportation for victims fleeing violent homes and bus passes once they are at the shelters, and gas vouchers for those victims with cars. Total Social Services Requests 2017 $ 184,904.00 $ 34,715.00 ** Awarded in 2016 TOTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES REQUESTS FOR 2017 $ 41 8,299.00 $ 94,943.00 ** Tota!Awards for 2016 Total available funds for 2017 $ 107,000 *Did not apply in 2016 **This total does not include 2016 award amounts given to agencies that did not reapply for 2017. Actual total funds awarded in 2016,including agencies including those not listed, was$107,000. vALI ,E�,y ( ;I Ir1,11E�E:lz OI. coNi,lil:l:c"i Grant Application: Spokane Valley Economic Development Funding 2017 Respectfully Submitted By: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce 1421 N Meadowwood Lane, Ste 10 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 509-924-4994 office www.SpokaneValleyChamber.orr President &CEO: Katherine Morgan Katherine@SookaneValleyChamber.org Statement of Organization's Purpose & Background Purpose/Background: For more than 95 years, the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce has dedicated its mission to serving businesses, improving community vitality, and fueling economic prosperity. Through advocacy in community initiatives that serve the common good, member programs that deliver topics of relevance, and opportunities to engage businesses, the Chamber remains a resilient, rallying force behind economic vitality for our region. In recent years, the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber has facilitated an entrepreneurial training program to inspire and support new businesses in our community. The Chamber identified the opportunity to elevate and promote broader community initiatives that inspire economic prosperity and community vitality for the Greater Spokane Valley region and launched "The BIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley" process. The investment of the City of Spokane Valley Economic Development funding, additional community partners, and increased business investments have all been catalysts to our recent financial stability (debt-free for the first time in years), growth of members (increased to a dramatic 619 at time of submission), and community buy-in/engagement for the results of "The BIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley." We remain grateful to the City of Spokane Valley for making an official proclamation last Fall in support of"The BIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley" and the work of this chamber. We are committed to continuing the efforts and bringing furthering the strategies to reach our communities goals through these initiatives. Description of Project/Activity for which Funding is Requested Economic prosperity starts with engagement, followed by strategic partnerships and implementation. The BIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley is a collaborative community agenda to spur economic growth and holistically generate community vitality. Nearly 100 years ago, the Chamber was formed by a group of visionaries who saw potential in the fertile soil along the shores of the Spokane River. They worked hard to develop the infrastructure to sustain a dynamic and prosperous future. Still today, businesses--the economic drivers of our community- -must be involved to help shape the future of our Great Spokane Valley. The momentum continues to build for implementing our collaborative, visionary agenda and we continue to receive significant financial investments from Modern Electric Water Co., Avista, Itron, Providence Health Care, Rockwood Health Systems, the Spokane International Airport, the City of Liberty Lake and the City of Spokane Valley. Our next steps include expanding staff support for a focused effort to support community partners in executing the BIG 5 as well as promoting the work that the BIG 5 supports in the Greater Spokane Valley region. The increased investments over the past year from the City of Spokane Valley and these business partners has resulted in the ability to hire staff, further the mission and vision of our chamber, kick-off the reveal of the BIG 5, and work with our partners in the Greater Spokane Valley region. We have included quarterly summaries with recent results and updates including the addition of the "Manufacturing Matters Expo", outdoor sportsplex discussions, and more that we have sent to our membership in the following pages in this application. The Chamber has earned the confidence and respect of our existing membership and continues to attract a fast } growing number of new members who are drawn by this new vision as evinced by milestone membership growth over the year. We are seeking additional support from the community and business partners to continue the momentum of the BIG 5 and build capacity to serve our members and the community through implementation of the BIG 5 initiatives. These partnerships have provided groundbreaking support in ensuring our financial stability, positioning the Chamber with a new vision for relevancy and leadership for the common good of this community. After demonstrating our sustainability over the last two years and paying off our debts this last year, this new chapter for the chamber dedicated to spur economic growth in all actions is made manifest through our commitment to this new strategic plan driven by the commitment to our vision - as the unifying force dedicated to community vitality and economic prosperity. In partnership with Thought Exchange, the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber led the effort to build a collaborative, inclusive community agenda for the future, focused on five measurable goals—the BIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley region. Through a series of online town halls, the community shared their thoughts and ideas about our region. We engaged with 274 participants, 1,081 ideas, received 18,071 stars in an inclusive, transparent process with results that remain publicly available on our website today. The process unearthed the five most-treasured community initiatives to impact our region for many years to come. k- c) rl T (: R1'.ATk t Driven by the Greater Spokane "Falk '4111' AVALLEY Valley Chamber of Commerce Greater Outdoors MT' Promoting and protecting the vitality kkof the outdoors. ; r Greater Goods Promoting the JP-A 1 �; LGreater Spokane Valley " as an emerging leader a ` in high-tech manufacturing. 'w Greater Learning ,;(0,1 ' —- Integrating business and in education to create the11.11P, f ,_ , workforce of tire future. rr Greater Clues Growing medical research , -, from concept to cure. Greater Vision Building an enterprising identity for the Greater • Spokane Valley region. opt I�t'lk;i'c x't Ill �'r'i�t-iirir d 't•d,i� The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber is committed and continues to collaborate with stakeholders--businesses, citizens and civic leaders--to develop and advocate for these five initiatives to help move our community forward. These initiatives serve as the strategic plan for this Chamber. While the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber is the active voice of the business community, we are committed to collaborating to serve the common good, propelling our community forward to create jobs and enhance the quality of life. "The RIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley" will elevate our region to the national and global stage through recognition as one of the greatest places to live, work, and play. The community- based projects to emerge will lead to positive change for generations to come. An investment in the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber is an investment in the future of our entire community. Amount requested, summary budget, and percentage of your organization's overall budget that the amount requested represents We are requesting $60,000 (11% of our overall budget) to further our new direction and new mission. "The BIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley" is our strategic plan moving forward being driven by the community and our collaboration with the City of Spokane Valley. We are seeking a capacity grant to further the work of this chamber to serve this new function as this grant will help us provide more support towards creating a fully sustainable chamber over the coming years moving community initiatives forward in partnership with the Greater Spokane Valley region. The BIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley - Economic Development Grant for Capacity Support Expense Supporting Budget Chamber Operating & Overhead Functions $483,000 Non-Dues Project Expense $86,000 Supplies & Maintenance $13,000 Marketing & Other Related Expenses $42,000 Rent $43,000 Total $667,000 Income Supporting Budget Dues $321,000 Non-Dues Project Income $190,000 Community & Business Chamber Investors $73,000 City of Spokane Valley Grant $60,000 Incubator Space Income $26,000 Total $670,000 Surplus $3,000 Highlight Direct Contact from the organization with the City of Spokane Valley Citizens Economic prosperity starts with community engagement. With the BIG 5 at the core, the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber will facilitate collaboration on the five community initiatives--joining together business leaders, civic leaders arid citizens—to create a unified vision for the future of our community. The President & CEO, Katherine Morgan, her staff, and the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are honored to serve as the official ambassadors and are the direct contact with the City of Spokane Valley Citizens. M1 a na niurr ,- 'ng 1\ Iatters tte Manufacturing ��, i i ;t Matters F '\ "5)01-) Showcasing the region's manufacturing capabilities, trends and technologies f-A 1 L r >eptember 26-27, 2016 I Spokane Valley,Washington 2016 EXPO Schedule: 'roduced by the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Mon., September 26 ,n inspiring, interactive and educational platform that showcases the region's Dinner with Keynote Address ianufacturing capabilities,trends and technologies,featuring: Mirabeau Park Hotel • Vendor exhibits with demonstrations and informative product displays • Representation from the region's leading manufacturers and suppliers Tues., September 27 • Educational breakout sessions Exhibits, Demos &Breakout Sessions • Networking among the manufacturing, fabrication and engineering industries Spokane County Fair& Expo Center lho Should Exhibit: 9-4 p.m, Exhibits • Manufacturers I p' • Fabricators 9-3 m. Breakout Sessions • Suppliers Sponsorship opportunities are still available. 'hy Exhibit: • Meet key decision makers from leading advanced manufacturing companies • Connect with buyers and suppliers looking for your products and services • Build your pipeline of new business leads • Discover innovative technologies emerging in the industry GISTER NOW: spokanevalleychamber.org/manufacturingmatters JESTIONS?509-924-4994 -loxi,ti1tt>.I!'3Ik�';,;li'pirtlS'.300Qi l a Manufacturing W t, 6 r Mattes is {,pK ° 0 Formerly the `Inland AM Expo' GREATER SPOKANE Featuring: VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • New floor plan to optimize attendee flow • Break-out sessions for added value 1421 N Meadowwood Ln, Ste 10 • Product demonstrations Liberty Lake WA 90019 2016 Presenting Sponsors: • r ` Neal PAP , enrours PACIFIC STF[t I RECYCLING. 14 614 RYERSON jo, Pre Ion Netai fab kation and Finish 1ntet, xx- J i1 ti Jilt]WAG STAFF Spokane County .IRK—�I APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES ,,P11113.61,10 Working for the Business Community -„,,..,,, .!` GREATER SPOKANE VALLEY C',HANIB R Oil CC],Ati4i HR(:E A quarterly report of our accomplishments and a look at what's ahead CONNECT. First Quarter 2016 " VISION I We are the unifying business force i * r f cledic rted to community vitality ''t,§ - \- and economic prosperity for the ill! Y Greater Spokane Valley. ` , ANNUAL N )NSfI1 :,' > t � I'ts rp +fC iA IV 41 i ',,4 ".T/c1 Y , I. F ,�P; a 1jAIEttCOt�1PAt�� , 9r , - - t • Two Washin tonirttstBank Accomplishments this Quarter ili7iroim : itillSTA Promoting Economic Development&Advocacy 4 ..^^1+IDENCE Valley Hospital • Joint Chambers trip to Olympia included 60 delegates from all three local Health Care Chambers, bringing a unified voice from the east side of the state. UPCOMING: • Partner in monthly economic development meeting with City of Spokane Valley, Tourism workshop with partners in our region to retain, grow, expand,and invest Apr. 15, 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. • to further serve the growing opportunities for tourism locally Business Connections Lunch Recruited champions for The BIG 5 initiatives which are gaining momentum. Kaiser&the Trentwood • • Strategic alliance with the Cities of Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley continue Transformation' with generous grants for economic development activities, Speaker: Scott Endres, VP Rollet! Dedicated to Education Products, Kaiser Aluminum • Support of the East Valley Maintenance&Operations Levy. Strong graduation May 12, 1-6 p.m. rates are tied directly to levy funding. The Business Showcase • Supported the delay of the"levy cliff'to secure a strong transition for funding B2B Expo I Free workshops education for our school districts. Fireside Chat speaker! Door prizes • Vocational scholarships were added to the programs supported through No charge for admission or par king Spokane Valley Chamber Foundation. June 17, 7-9 a.m. Building Member Value Business Connections Breakfast • Recognition&celebration of Citizen of the Year, Chuck Hefner, and other awards ecipients at the Annual Gem of the Valley Gala. Speaker: Shann Ray Ferch, author r & Professor of Leadership Studies, • Exclusive local partner with Google Street View Indoors team to bung the popular Gonzaga University Google Maps"Street View"technology INSIDE businesses. • Business Connections programs highly rated among attendees and continue to grow in attendance. 4 • Expanded educational networking opportunities with Let's Talk Shop workshops. 1, I t-, i r 1 iii-r, What's Ahead �i;,1,1.,R11 1 ,.Bair lie: • The Business Showcase expanded to Spokane County Fair&Expo Center. Our I new location and floor plan features more exhibit spaces and improved attendee flow for networking and making new business connections, ;ir=+.i.,,trI,\',, 1 Rel.0515/15 Working for a Greater Spokane Valley GREATER SPOKANE VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A quarterly report of our progress on The BIG 5 initiatives and our strategic plan First Quarter 2016 • Ft) It 'i'ld E VISION G R':^ r E't Focused on the core values and [he BIG 5 gains momentum 5 P I/K N E attributes that draw business and A v A L;-11 V industry to our region, the BIG 5 Greater Outdoors serves as both the beacon and the • Research from City of Spokane Valley demonstrates early reports of compass for economic prosperity needs/opportunities for outdoor sports-plexes in the Valley. and community vitality for the • Study to be conducted in partnership with Cities, County, and CVSD to Greater Spokane Valley region. identify supporting needs in an outdoor sports-,plex project. • Stakeholders identify needs with the County for upgrades to parks and Plantes Ferry. • Discussions with champions from the outdoors for our rivers and trails A130111'11 IE 1-31G 5: continue to identify means by which we can promote and protect existing efforts and collaborate. The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber is dedicated to building Greater Goods and promoting collaborative • Official announcement made for the Chamber to produce the rebranded partnerships that stimulate "Manufacturing Matters EXPO"to be held at the Spokane County Fair& economic prosperity and serve the Expo Center, September 2016. common good. • Efforts underway to bring together studies from our partners in the region to identify next steps for economic growth, expansion and support for The BIG 5 is a community engage manufacturing in our Valley continues. meat effort, launched by the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Corn- Greater Learning coerce to identify and drive commu- • Meetings with Superintendents to identify needs and opportunities to forge nity-wide initiatives that stimulate a deep collaborative effort with our business community in a strategic step community vitality and nurture forward, economic prosperity for the Greater • Discussions of quarterly engagements to span the market over a possible Spokane Valley region. 2-year period to build out not merely a strong workforce, but illumine and inspire pathways for our youth. Greater Cures • Middle to Med school pipeline discussion to expand and touch all aspects of the medical field and provide inspiration to the opportunities found in the medical community offering 20%of the jobs in the national GDP. Greater Vision • Retail research by City of Spokane Valley • Restaurant Roadmap • Economic Forecast inspired by the BIG 5 for our Valley by Steve Scranton, Chief InvestmentOfficer for Washington Trust Bank 011=1 Learn more under The BIG 5 tab at spokanevatleychamberorg. If you'd like to get "1r'171(uitr ter=lit A. involved in The BIG 5, answer the 3 questions link easily found on any of the :-11.1151H:i, )11 i 2uouW 10:• BIG 5 pages, or call our office at 509-924-4994. Rad,04/19/16 Working for the Business CommunityGREATER SPOKANE \,- VALLEY CHAMBER 01; COMMERCE A quarterly report of our accomplishments and a look at what's ahead CONNECT. Second Quarter 2016 ViSBON ' . We are the unifying business force dedicated to community vitality pp .: ..! ;r�ro i,1 '. and economic prosperity for the -I ' 4' 1� ; W., .k '� ,i,4 qqq+ Greater Spokane Valley. ANNUAL L SPO SOIRS: �� •�} ' t lk AMMO ri at ''"°`• :tt� MODERN ELECTRIC ` mr i"io4�. a r. 1• Ilk t ./{..#. a 'r� WATER COMPANY I. tl 4 4 9 4 r ;c4 J I_ 4 ] Washington Tru t Banle 51 - -�` c MIME/ AigilVISTA +i+r,,,,,/iDENcE Valley Hospital Accomplishments thisQuarter hCare ax rmo:i ri ..sir . Looking back and looking ahead UPCOMING: • We celebrated our 95th anniversary as a Chamber serving the Greater Spokane Valley communities. July 15, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Member and sponsor support fuels the work we do for business and the Business Connections Lunch community, We reached the milestone of 600 member partners this quarter. Speaker: Coach Adam Shackleford, • Convened the second Past Chairs'Luncheon to update past leaders on the Spokane Empire Chamber as we continue to grow and move forward as an organization. Spokane Valley Event Center • An official groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new City of Spokane Valley City Hall at the corner of Sprague and Dartmouth. Aug. 4, 1 p.m. Shotgun Start • We received an Award of Communication Excellence for our weekly'Friday 20th Annual Golf Tournament Favorites' publication in the electronic category from ACCE, MeadowWood Golf Course Building Member Value Sept. 26, 5:30-8 p.m. • An expanded Business Showcase was held at the Spokane County Fair& Manufacturing Matters EXPO Expo Center with business workshops and a fireside chat with Kevin Person, Dinner at Mirabeau Park Hotel CEO,Wagstaff. • We travelled with a delegation of business, education, and community leaders Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. to advocate on behalf of the Spokane region during the joint chambers 2016 Manufacturing Matters EXPO Regional D.C. fly-in trip to our nation's capitol, Spokane County Fair&Expo Ctr. • The Spring Membership Drive drew on the efforts of 20 raving fans and volunteers, many of them on our board of directors. • We experienced event growth with rising attendance for Business Connections — meetings, After 5 Networking events, and Lets Talk Shop workshops. ;, ,i r i>,.i 7 ill • At the Regional Economic Meeting of Chambers, all players shared their r.l,a,,;.l:,-, ,:a '.ror tht-4s{. strategic plans for economic development in the areas of retention, recruitment, expansion or start-up in an effort to work smarter as a region with a common goal. Rev.07/08/16 \V. GREATER SPOKANE VALLEY CHAMBER i OF COMMIiRCE TheBK35 Second Quarter 2016 suit -r ii is \ 1•` t rt C A T L'it The BIG `5 pains momentum � � � �a o N J SPOKANE Focused on the core values and Ay ALLEY attributes that draw business and Second Quarter Updates • The second BIG 5 Summit drew approximately 50 members who continue to industry to our region, the BIG 5 invest time, talent and treasure towards a bright future in our region. serves as both the beacon and the • The vision to bridge the BIG 5 initiatives of Greater Learning and Greater Goods compass for economic prosperity prompted the Spokane Valley Chamber Foundation to pursue creating a and community vitality for the scholarship for students going into the trades. Greater Spokane Valley region. • Registration opened for the Manufacturing Matters EXPO,formerly the InlandAM Expo, scheduled Sept. 27 at the Spokane County Fair&Expo Center. • Since The BIG 5 for the Greater Spokane Valley is a regional plan and willT THE 01 ; 5. benefit many,it was shared with GSI, Rotary and Visit Spokane. Greater Outdoors The Greater Spokane Valley • Research from City of Spokane Valley demonstrates early reports of needs/ Chamber is dedicated to building opportunities for outdoor sports-plexes in the Valley. and promoting collaborative • Study to be conducted in partnership with Cities, County, and CVSD to identify partnerships, supporting needs in an outdoor sports-p!ox project. The BIG 5 is a community • Stakeholders identify needs w/the County for upgrades to parks/Plantes Ferry. engagement effort, launched by the • Discussions with champions for our rivers and trails continue to identifymeans p Greater Spokane Valley Chamber by which we can promote and protect existing efforts and collaborate. of Commerce to identify and drive Greater Goods community-wide initiatives that • Official announcement made for the Chamber to produce the rebranded stimulate community vitality and "Manufacturing Matters EXPO"to be held at the Spokane County Fair&Expo nurture economic prosperity for the Center, September 2016. Greater Spokane Valley region. • Efforts underway to bring together studies from our partners in the region Learn more under The BIG 5 tab to identify next steps for economic growth, expansion and support for at spokarnevalleychamder.org. manufacturing in our Valley continues. To get involved in The BIG 5, Greater Learning answer the 3 questions link found • Meetings with Superintendents to identify needs and opportunities to forgo on any of the BIG 5 pages, or call a deep collaborative effort with our business community in a strategic step our office at 509-924-4994. forward. • Discussions of quarterly engagements to span the market over a possible 2-year period to build out not merely a strong workforce, but illumine and inspire pathways for our youth. Greater Cures • Middle to Med school pipeline discussion to expand and touch all aspects of the medical field and provide inspiration to the opportunities found in the ltets:i it medical community offering 20%of the jobs in the national GDP. Greater Vision I, �:yi it. H,,(:1111:.\(1:111-k,, • Retail research by City of Spokane Valley t ial-ls01 1'I°hi y mstlawf i, • Restaurant Roadmap • Economic Forecast inspired by the BIG 5 for our Valley by Steve Scranton, Chief Investment Officer for Washington Trust Bank •l ri;,,lrl:rv.-1l? 1j-),1a1i1.,1 l:•1'sol Rev.07/08/16 (, 1-41 F O R T i `s G R 1; A T F. ]t SI) 0I( AN1? j ' v- ALLEY 1. Promoting and protecting the vitality of the outdoors. (Greater Outdoors) Through collaboration with business, government entities, and citizen groups, this initiative encourages opportunities to enhance the quality of recreation, nature and parks, while stimulating economic growth. 2. Promoting the Greater Spokane Valley as an emerging leader in high-tech manufacturing. (Greater Goods) With a strong manufacturing base present in the Greater Spokane Valley, this initiative supports the expansion of high-tech manufacturing through advocacy and pioneering partnerships, contributing to a sustainable economic future. 3. Integrating business and education to create the workforce of the future. (Greater Learning) • The vitality of our community resides in the quality of our workforce. This initiative brings together industry and education to facilitate innovative learning opportunities and partnerships, which inspire a vibrant and educated workforce for the future and attract new businesses to the Greater Spokane Valley. 4. Growing medical research and care from concept to cure. (Greater Cures) By focusing on the expertise of medical providers, local medical schools and available suitable property in the Greater Spokane Valley, this initiative propels the advancement of medical research and care in our region. 5. Building an enterprising identity for the Greater Spokane Valley region. (Greater Vision) By recognizing the strengths of the Greater Spokane Valley region, this initiative defines and promotes our region for its quality of life, dynamic workforce, and vibrant research, manufacturing and technology industries. e. � Spokane Area " Workforce Development Council City of Spokane Valley Grant Application Bringing National Career Readiness Certificates to City of Spokane Valley students The Spokane Area Workforce Development Council (SAW DC) is pleased to submit this proposal for funding to the City of Spokane Valley. Investing in the workforce of tomorrow is critical to the success of local businesses and citizens. Currently,the public workforce system does not offer employment services within the City of Spokane Valley; however, this funding would provide an opportunity for Spokane Valley students to receive a valuable workforce certificate that would We know that among the top concerns of business when expanding or relocating is the availability of a skilled workforce. Economic development representatives, business leaders and hiring managers routinely include an available talent pool at the top of the list when looking for an expansion or relocation site. The wave of baby boomers scheduled for retirement will only make talent identification more challenging and important. As noted by Craig Giffi when discussing his report on the shortage of skilled workers, "In the race to future prosperity, nothing will matter more than talent." The SAWDC and its partners at WorkSource Spokane know how to develop talent; we know how to demonstrate through certifications that that an individual has the skills an employer is looking for; and we know how to help businesses successfully identify the specific traits they need through behavioral interviewing. We would like to offer assessment and certificate services in Spokane Valley, to students, to give them tools as they launch in to the labor pool. 1. Organization Information, Purpose and Background The Spokane Area Workforce Development Council is the strategic, administrative, and policy body for workforce development services in Spokane County. The SAWDC is a business-led board that works to identify and fill gaps in our local workforce.We bring together business, government, labor, education, economic development and community-based organizations to create a workforce that meets the needs of our region and to ensure a vibrant economy. The SAWDC's funding comes from federal, state, local, and private sources. Until 2013, the City of Spokane served as the employer of record for SAWDC employees, an arrangement that began with the creation of federal workforce funding for cities/counties in the 1970s. In July 2013,the SAWDC separated from the City of Spokane and launched a non-profit organization, designed to better serve the citizens of Spokane County. Through a partnership with the Community Colleges of Spokane, SAWDC 1 As quoted by the Chicago Tribune on April 24, 2012, "Shortage of skilled workers leave 10 million jobs unfilled, report says,"by Alejandra Cancino. • 1Il) g staffs are located on the Spokane Community College campus, allowing an even better alignment between education and workforce development. Contact: Jessica Clayton, Workforce Program Manager Spokane Area Workforce Development Council 2000 N.Greene Street, MS 2158 Spokane, WA 99217 (509) 533-8473 iclayton@wdcspokane.com www.wdcspokane.com @WDCSpokane—Twitter Mission: Lead a dynamic, demand driven workforce system. Vision: To help create a vibrant economy by offering a workforce development system that provides a skilled workforce to meet regional business needs. Management Team: Rob Goranson (HOTSTART), Chair Jeff Benesch (Trans-System, Inc.),Vice Chair Joe Tortorelli (Economic Development Northwest), Immediate Past Chair Mark Mattke, Chief Executive Officer Who We Serve: Business community, adult/laid-off job seekers, and young adults Our Services: The SAWDC operates under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (re- authorized in 2014 as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act)and has been serving Spokane County since 1974 under previous workforce development systems. The SAWDC has extensive knowledge and experience in obtaining, implementing, managing and achieving outcomes of workforce employment and training programs and grants. Our employment center, WorkSource Spokane, provided employment services to 10,000 job seekers last year, and helped 1,000 businesses with their hiring and personnel needs. 2. Project description The SAWDC proposes to partner with Spokane Valley Tech (SVT) to provide National Career Readiness Assessment testing for City of Spokane Valley students. National Career Readiness Skills Assessments and Certifications In 2011, the SAWDC launched the Work Ready initiative as a way to systematically match the skill needs of employers to the demonstrated skills of job seekers, and in 2012, the SAWDC was honored to receive a Governor's Best Practice Award for the project. The Work Ready initiative uses a matching tool, the National Career Readiness Certificate, or NCRC, to assess the needs of employers and the skills of workers.This tool is being used within approximately 30 states in the following ways: (1) by employers as a reliable screening instrument; (2) by education to teach students about the real-world workplace skills needed in their local economy; (3) by workforce development to align unemployed workers with job openings; and (4) by economic development to attract new businesses based on the skills of an Wage available workforce.The SAWDC proposes using this funding to pay for NCRC assessment testing for at least 100 City of Spokane Valley students, offered onsite at locations in the Valley. Many well-known companies use this assessment, including Boeing and its associated companies, Amazon, Goodyear, Honeywell, GM, Lockheed Martin, and Georgia Power—and more than 35 city governments -just to name a few. These companies use the assessment to hire the best possible employees,expedite their hiring process, reduce employee turnover, and/or reduce safety incidents. It is our proposal to assist local companies,job seekers,schools, and the community at large with the tool used by some of the best companies in the world so locally we can decrease hiring times, hire more employees, make the best hiring decisions to reduce turnover and layoffs, better align education with our workforce needs, and ultimately to improve the economy. Equipping City of Spokane Valley high school students with the National Career Readiness Certificate will give both the students a valuable hiring credential, as well as provide Valley businesses ease in identifying qualified applicants. 3. Budget Description Leveraged Amount Requested NCRC skill assessments and certifications $2,000 $5,000 Agency indirect $2,000 $500 Total $4,000 $5,500 Agency Indirect-As required for any agency that manages multiple funding streams, a small amount of these funds would be used to pay for this project's associated indirect costs. The SAWDC currently is operating a $6 million budget, but does not have any funds that can be used for the services requested in this proposal due to restrictions from the fund sources. The percentage of funds requested in this proposal compared to the SAWDC budget is less than 1%. 4. Contact with City of Spokane Valley Citizens We have served more than 15,000 Spokane Valley residents since 2010. During the grant period associated with this funding,we expect to serve 100 Spokane Valley residents. This contact includes in person testing and access to assessments and certifications. 3IPa SPOKANE COUNTY'S LABOR MARKET CREATING A VIBRANT ECONOMY BY PREPARING A SKILLED WORKFORCE AND MEETING REGIONAL BUSINESS NEEDS inummikik7. A Transitioning Labor Force Between 16%and 20%of the Spokane County labor force is 2015 ! I5,055 expected to retire within the next 10 years.(approx.40,000)' unemployed ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ® ■■ • Where will Spokane's • • • • • • • • •• ,,„ businesses find 23'1,628 111111 .1 .1111111111111. r qualified employees to people in • • aa • aaa •• ( fill this gap in the labor orce' ■ . ■ ® a ■ u ■ u■ 1 labor market? I Spokane education ie Il iiirr-Iiii,lr,+'+li, 3% n Our young adults I .41�' harbor tremendous potential to support the growth of our } economy.Provide ;�_ "' 65 e Age 25' internships and training to translate Ages 16-19 Ages 20-24 Overall their talents,skills, and passions into While overall unemployment is 93%of people aged 25 and over have a HS diploma productivity to build 6.5%,unemployment among 16 to while 29%have a bachelor's degree or higher• our workforce pipeline! 24-year-olds is much higher. Occupati ns with the hig: . . lits ierofjob•,IFI. xill ; ' .I,I:io !It1 o ' = Idloit.i ,;l_srm . i . . + , S pt.20151,3 High Demand Positions/JOB POSTINGS Annual Wages REGISTERED NURSES 592 • - .=$1000 _..=.-- -,_.. $73;I00 TRUCK DRIVERS 394 r--,.:=.4====.,........._____:_,_.._.__....____.:_. $4L 500 Median hourly wage' High Turnover Positions ....-0=$1/hr � JOB POSTINGS —r RETAIL SALES PERSON 242 ...._ ram.0•...If weircmeminwir CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. 200o. ., ''- $32,800 �r}...:__�.,A 5-- ... n . SUPVR.RETAIL SALES 1170 �••.X., �- . .=.r=. .,_.—====.r.._....J..__._ $45,800 $19.21 $22.61 $27.82 The SAWDC is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment it Area Workforce Deve'opment Councifand trainingservices.Auxiliaryaids and services are available upon request to lmdfng edfnamk,drmeed.drivrnwarFPorce persons with disabilities.Washington Relay Service:711 SPOKANE COUNTY'S LABOR MARKET k I CREATING A VIBRANT ECONOMY BY PREPARING A SKILLED WORKFORCE AND MEETING REGIONAL BUSINESS NEEDS Industry Snapshot • 42,430 Avg.Annual Wage _ < — . -=$5000 Spokane's targeted industries by Employment: nun,t1 • employment & wage 3 15,227 $68,8" $513,390 }lr. i,045 -• _ 9,475 .:-.__-___,IL,,,: .105 7,325 _ _ ,., . I I " l ...1 r, I = _..__:I I • - °II �I Health Care and Transportation Manufacturing Finance/Insurance PI'cfessional,Sdetlttit'ic Social Assistance &Warehousing &Tech Ser vices 2,5* I '' Forecasted annual new job growth over the next 3 years I'7 0.4`'' 4'44, 0.1% 1 NM -0.5"illta k _ I, 1 a 1 'i ar , i , , I 1 iL4 cods-producing jobs by secto #ofEmployees Estathshmenls [lop 1",.i•1,i %ofSpakaneEmployment 0-4 10,090 15,3011 :4.' Retail Trade 12.1%i I 5-9 2,138 14,68"C CI Educational Services:8.8% 10-19 1,472 20 610 "10 lAccommodation and 20-49 1,21 Food Services:8.0% 50-99 37_.'.' '''a- E ', Healthcare -, ; Manufacturing:7.0% 100.249 1.t, ... , "='' 15.8`' 19.4% 250-499 55 18,624 __9.7 All other 500-999 21 14,757 INES Sectors44,7% 1000+ 12 : , 25,844 Tot 15,5.!, : r; '1100% Ovorail tirade: Our region is outperforming Washington in Education but trailing in Economy and Economy Score Community Score Education Score Community.Holding us back are a relatively high unemployment rate and low median household 56.f3 111�'f''' SI3.S WA 481 WA income resulting in a high percentage of our -4� ' 4,1 community living in poverty.' 53.5 1, 4. 44'8 Spokane 52 1 Spokane 1. 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S pokane Valley.. its Counc • P: O Box 141676 :' Spokane Valley, WA 99214 - : - _ _ (509)°924-5009 _ = Fax(5Q9) 924-6001 _ ' August 5,2016 ... - , City of Spokane Valley • At#n Sarah Farr,Finance Department ,l.. . 11707E Sprague Ave, Suite_106 = •Spokane Val1ey =1 A:99206 • • " Dear City of Spokane Valley Council Members, " On behalf of the board.of directois of the Spokane Valley Arts Council,I wish to thank the City : • :'" of Spokane Valley for once again giving us.the opportunity to apply for aneconomic development giant for 2017: Sv •ce we.forrried twelve years:ago;.the Spokane Valley Arts Council has pursued our goal of bringing'oit to the citazens in our area Our mission is to promote,;support and enliauce the diversity;=quality and accessibility of arts and culture in:the Spokane Valley. We are requesting funding to.help us support and continue the following goals. '6 Our fourth bio ze,._Gr'eatSpirit's:Oft by Ace-Poweil,is denipleted,and awaiting a place to - ' be installed Orn•fifth bronze will be the largest and most expensive endeavor yet, by local artist Kevin'Kicking, titled Rise of the-S'chrtsru' ash. This bronze depicts the - • histortcal coirflict between General George Wright's cavalry troops and the Coeur d'Alene tribe, and tlte'resultant slaughter of 900 tribal horses.'This magnificent sculpture .is being constructed foi•the very first time, and will most certainly become a focal point . foi tourism*.promotion: © We:continue ta'support DanceF.est and Inland Northwest Dance Association, which put on a free dance event once a year•showcasing the talents of dancers of all ages and' abilities .. . e This•year at• Valt•eyfest we will have an Artist.Coiner Trus will feature professional , ; :'.- ; artists and students creating art work which will then be for sale during Valleyfest = = a , We cot tiriue to mairitain.az•t exhibits at Center•Place and the Spokane Valley grain • Library _.These exhibits include local amateur and professional artists, local area high 'school student ani,andloaned art foie privatecollections. -: TWo years ago, Spokane Valley Arts Council launched an art scholarship for high school seniors from'East`Valley, West Valley, Central Valley and University high schools..We award four high school seniors $1000 (one fioin each school),based on school), based art submission s,and*an additional$1000 scholarship is awarded the evening of our auction, • • • • ' ` • S's 'Jr .� t a ' ' .. 'Y, •.t:- 1- r; t �_ f ` :ifh, 1 .3.•,f .+'' r ,•, • •. , ;.,+ r -I j :1 j ]tea}. - , _ _'• •' -1'- - • • • `:.Scholarship, funded by Quarry Tile. The students submitting art have the option of • selling their pieces during the evening at Ai list Showcase,.: t- • The Artist Showcase just celebrated its' 10th year in.May. We sold 55 pieces in our live "• r==: '` ' " auction- 15 pieces made that evening during the artist demonstration,and over a dozen ' r. - t 'pieces in the silent auction..-..- t • The grant we are requesting will help with the administrative expenses of SVAC, continued • • improvements to our web,site,printing,postage, advertising,insurance and production of our..' ., ;,`{ bronze. • ''' , The following is a summary budget for these requested funds which represent 55%of our annual ' " • • • budget. • •- • r . . ,, t. 4 , ta' e". Insurance $800 t s: ;:r • Artist Showcase $6000 • • ,` >'>",. R�{• r r='- e: Web Site • $1100 • • ^ •!t' Printing and Postage $4500 •";' r •F, • . ' Monumental Bronze Production ,$80,000 ' , .' • , • • �; .:Scholarships $4000 _,. =t, ' ,; • i'. r•. j' ' • ' Administrative Support and Advertising $3000 I• • '-• Total: $99,400 Thank you for considering the Spokane Valley Arts Council for a grant I look forward to • .: addressing the Spokane Valley City Council on September 20, 2016. • ` : • • i •,'` "„ '� _ - ,• ••,• .'1` ,Ar •r' 1 -:tt rF 'e ft - _ . • t 4} .� . ' Sincerely, - • .. -r : I_ • ' F1 •I s . • • i. ` ,' . per-.,,�.-{�}+ . •~•. _• ,5. 1 • • t • • •. ••••'• •�'. James H. Harken • . . •. - •• • •J Director of Art Procurement ' . • •i. • • ••• •1 ••. • • - t} • _ . l e -,At'•-. . .4 f, . ,5' � ' y a•J • ^f • t •, t — ' `.. • ♦'. e . -•t` _ r s• 1. •)'.• -', s t. - • • /71 ORTVNr 4 Spokane 'Valley 21eritage cAtuseinn 1. Organization name: Spokane Valley Heritage Museum Address: 12114 E Sprague Ave PO Box 141341 Spokane Valley WA 99206 Contact Name: Jayne Singleton, Director 509-922-4570 The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum Board of Directors respectfully submits a request under the economic development category for funding from the City of Spokane Valley Outside Agency Fund to assist with the Museum's ability to serve the public. The Museum benefits the community directly by serving as a repository, a center of community pride, a resource for students, a place to bring visitors and as a tourist attraction. The community is proud of the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum and our citizens and businesses have participated in creating an extraordinary museum! The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization as recognized by the IRS. Mission Statement: "To collect, preserve and exhibit the heritage and culture of the Spokane Valley for the inspiration and education of the community, and to share our heritage with visitors to our area in an engaging and interactive presentation" 2. Orga�aizational Background & Purpose In March of 2004, the City of Spokane Valley transferred ownership of the Opportunity Township Hall to the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum (SVHM) organization for the purpose of establishing a museum for our community. The Hall was erected in 1912 as the governmental building for the Opportunity Township. The Hall has served as a center of community activity for over 104 years. The Museum's staff succeeded in listing the Opportunity Township Hall on the State and National Historic Registers. The hall is the last remaining township hall in the State of Washington according to the Washington State Dept of Archeology. It is a unique landmark of our community and one of the few remaining historical buildings in the Spokane Valley. It is a fitting purpose for the building to house the heritage of our community. A Board of Directors operates the Museum and a Director oversees daily operations, Currently there are 26 volunteers. The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum does not receive direct, state or local government funding. It is supported by admissions, contributions, memberships, fundraising activities and grants. The Board of Directors, volunteers and citizens have achieved many goals and milestones in the 12 years the Museum has served the community. They renovated, restored and preserved a historical building. An extraordinary cultural asset now exists in our community as a repository for the heritage of our community. Spokane Valley City government, citizens and businesses access the archives for information, maps and photos. The museum also serves as a welcome center for visitors to our area, a resource for students and citizens, and a center of community pride. Fraternal organizations, Boy Scout troops, local businesses, the Valley Fire Dept, Schools, Public and Private have all assisted with the creation of the Museum and benefit by its existence. Every sector of the community has visited and embraced the SVHM. Tourists from all over the USA and outside our borders have come to the Spokane Valley and visited the museum. 3. Protect Description: Digitization of Archives for Preservation anti Access Preservation: This project is an on-going endeavor to preserve the heritage of the Spokane Valley. The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum (SVHM) serves as an archives repository for the community, genealogy researchers, students, families,travelers and authors who are searching for information. The history of a house, historical sites, diaries, photos, stories of pioneers and more are included in our collection. The SVHM also provides public access to our heritage through our in-house searchable database, which contains 4,820 records with metadata. The photo archives consist of over 1100 historic images, with more added all the time. The SVHM also created and maintains a Historic & Cultural Sites database which contains 161 records. Additional archives we are preserving through the Digital Archives project include the Spokane Valley Herald, oral histories, annuals, maps, business directories, incorporation records and other historically significant records relevant to Spokane Valley and the region. Original archives require storage in acid free containers to preserve them properly. Access: Hundreds of visitors a year come to the museum in search of historic information, 513 of these visitors came from out of state last year. They search our old phone books, business directories and other databases for answers. Nearly every department of the City of Spokane Valley has accessed our archives for more information on projects they are working on. Park& Rec used our archives on the Walk in the Wild Zoo when creating a brochure for Mirabeau Park. Engineering used our archival maps to locate old irrigation lines when beginning a street repair project. Recently, the National Parks Service obtained archives and photos to enhance their knowledge of Mt. Spokane. Students use our archives for class projects. For example, Summit School used photos and diaries for the documentary they produced on the Civil War. This project is essential to preserve our unique story and creates opportunity to broaden our capacity of service as the guardians of the history of Spokane Valley through digital access to archives. Preserving the archive collections digitally will ensure they are available to future generations. 4,. Protect Goals The goal of the project is to continue to • Digitize Spokane Valley History through acquiring the necessary equipment and tools that will assist museum volunteers and staff in preserving our heritage according to museum best practices for preservation and access. • Specifically acquire a large format scanner to digitize oversize maps, irrigation records, plat maps and other large archival documents. e Provide cultural enrichment to museum patrons through digitally accessible archives. • Preserve the legacy of Spokane Valley. S. Funding Re uest The SVHM is requesting funds for: 1. The purchase of a large format scanner to continue the preservation, digitization and reproduction of the Museum's extensive archives collection; specifically a scanner for oversize images, maps and other archival materials. Museum volunteers will do the work of cataloguing and digitizing the archives collection. 2. The purchase of archival storage containers for the proper preservation of the SVHM's extensive original archives collection according to museum best practices standards. • Summary Budget: (1) 36"roll feed Epson Scanner $1,995.00 (2)Archival storage containers for the museum's collection of photos, documents, maps, etc. $1,500.00 Total Request S3,495.00 Percentage of Annual Budget: 5% 6. Direct Benefits A. Community Benefit The SVHM is open year round for citizens and provides direct contact for accessing knowledge about our community. The Museum provides a way to connect with the heritage of our area and creates a sense of belonging and pride in our community. The Museum houses a place to meet, learn and discuss. This Museum serves as a way to bridge generations, discover our common identity and learn information needed to value, understand and invest in our community. Investing in the Museum gives the community a better quality of life. Just as we invest in roads of our community to help us conduct business, visit friends and build families, we should invest in the roads that connect us to our history and heritage and our place in the present. The City of Spokane Valley Departments of Engineering,Planning, Traffic and Community Development have all accessed the museum records and photos for research related to projects they are coordinating. Schools, businesses, civic organizations and other community clubs have searched the Museum's collection for a greater understanding of our community. The SVHM contributes to the prosperity of the community and enhances the character of our citizens and our community. B. Economic Development: Cultural Asset The SVHM enhances the economy of our community by providing a better quality environment for work and the worker. The SVHM is a vital part of the economic development of our community. Businesses looking to relocate will find an historic and cultural asset in the city's profile of amenities. Cities that value their heritage have a better sense of foundation and the direction they wish to grow. The museum has succeeded in establishing a sense of place and a sense of belonging with the thousands of local school, church, clubs, organizations and businesses in our community! More and more all over the country museums are recognized as vital to economic development of a community. C. Economic Development: Tourism The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum is an established tourist attraction. Tourists have come to the Spokane Valley from all 50 states and 15 other countries because the Museum promotes events, exhibits and programs on Tourism websites,AAA publications, Museum organizations and numerous other marketing methods. These visitors spend money in our community. They want to discover the cultural content and amenities our city has to offer. Tourists want to know our story. The Randall Marketing Study (2012)placed significant value on the role the Spokane Valley Muserun has achieved as a Heritage and Cultural window into our community. The museum has demonstrated measurable impact on tourism, a necessary part of economic development strategies. The museum draws tourists off 1-90 into our city. According to the The Historic/Cultural Traveler study by the Travel Industry Association and Smithsonian Magazine, 81%(118 million) U.S. adults who traveled in 2012 were considered cultural heritage travelers. These travelers included historical or cultural activities on almost 217 million person-trips last year,up 13 percent from 192 million in 2006. Visitors to historic sites and cultural attractions stay longer and spend more money than other kinds of tourists. Cultural and heritage visitors spend, on average, $623 per trip compared to $457 for all U.S. travelers excluding the cost of transportation. Perhaps the biggest benefits of cultural heritage tourism, though, are diversification of local economies and preservation of a community's unique character. If a community has a museum, then its citizens can share their history with pride! Thank you for the opportunity to request funding! 1PL 71v�NL VnI1TY Spokane ane �aC .�Cerit e 1 ti,��SLT� p k I, "A Legacy in Images" l• , , 4. �' �� y Aik . . J_ 12114 t . . The Valley was part of the Coeuir dAlene This sign was located at the Stateline. ; Tribe's ancestral lands. •I If 1 - +i .! . NW/NC WaAS,FlLNY6Tt77 .3id).E < _ I ,161:1. H QIga OF KsIaar A1bm7 .11'. '_ . _ +1$4 'l :. . • `.• Chief Seltice's Leg bare at Liberty Lalce r.--`.' 'I _ yam {g 1 Antoine Plante,a Fur Trader,enters Steven Liberty&Peter Seltice the Valley and stays. He builds a , (: Ferry at the old Indian Ford in the ' ' f 1850's to cross the Spokane River. LIe . .` ;. ; 1': '` • ';< . :�1 { charged $4 for a wagon and animals. ``-.r t Territorial Governor Issac Stevens \ 4 and Cap John Mullan were ferried J f across the River to connect with the Colville Wagon Road. k I_ Antoine Plante tied his Feriy to this trek stump. r _ x _ *k r„tom r c %fl - V•c•' yt ?r , '� z7 ze- 1-• t��i; .-..2„..4-•0 3 ' r a v 1,i! 4 I ,' ' , .;i a. ;..-2 �` ' r I aK t,•:`I !J1 r Yy-.. f a L / h _____ Co]George Wright WO.wassent to'control the Indians, . Monument at Plantes FerryWregF[ordered his soi Iitrs Io spool 8oq I. fian Horses on the soul It bank of the Spokane Ricer near Liberty Lake in 183$. ' - i. '' 1'1;i'a r , i i, j'lf' R9 it / 1 �'-i€kit „. ., r. _ ' ,,}jt,4 j� , , '•;'' '. 9r 1 -ci ',lip stir 41 ,•Iv , I ! ' t it ly f , ( i - 6 2 Horse Slaughter Monu inen t where Col Wright shot800 Indian Horses in Sept 1858. ¢John Smith&Thomas Buelltivetesoldieis in Cu!' Wright's Army in 1858. They returned to the site , of the Horse Slaughter Camp about 1900. i qv+"o:,Ia. k I''.- :4p '40111 ' r l , 4 t.t .. - t. .. K --_ _. f so 9aty• J � it ,—,:-7:47---.`,&.9,-, s1 k-.� AMS.�-+f 1'f9! W�SatR.. YM _ OBRpi` 9�JMp c jY . ,5i, grit _ 9 h,� i� 3 r• ut _ g% t Jr C z >� r, y s I- n Developers eager to sell real estate begin 1 +� �I; Building the Corbin Ditch 1920 irrigation projects. Wood Flumes are one of the ' i first methods used to bring water to farmers, F t. N t._„_ I.. ran { " a, S1 ` °i''rico..,/ f S . jIi 3 - - -- - - - - : Lookingwestalong Trent Ave. Stjosepl �/, ' , is in the upper right. Ti 1 I -J. 7-- :f ,---.',' ''-'-:,1--- T .' tV L i Y�'� - Yom` [ --fs : i,,,4,7.?.4_,._ . ,..,,,,..:.*:,?,:,.....::_.. ..\., : .li ,_... ,: ,..,,. , - _.„ ,, ....\ . . r All work was done without pc Spokane Valley Apples Trees(Looking equipment. Northeast). 1 1. I i li _, ..,,,. LI, „ - 1 ,.. _, .,„.. ,,,,, _,,. ., .,,_ . '6, I -J. 4 il 1 I 1. ' h'til'i �.� i 1 ' 1 :‘' 1 •I. ' 'Ail i.'.r` a • t { } j . , 'k. ki. 'a;l! 11., t ry i .� By 1920 the Apple is King ,' Pickers in the Gillespie Orchard Veradale' ` 1 + - I' a 'r:If .yl,,?.:As-:". ,,X,... JI' 1 �' 3L, j)l � i j ''% y,t,. �� , 6• }S 1,1'44, i 7'.. ,' I) 1-' I i 1.;-- �, i { I 114:4!.,11 ‘..4 F- F I i- .. i b �..-, — ..-:. .,� ',;t 1 4 ff. 4 — - ' Opportunity n 1915 1 y I , it „-I9-1, ., II II. 1f ,. II , . y lT -. ,, ,, ja s ' I; y �..f z�)t r s - t$`T Ic.- r t 'ir---1r—IF 1�--a ra-lti-y. :1 it i�-' ra `{� s' /7 f r y •f- .:. '.i :— -- {{y •�� {s 1n ..f,,--..I f { ' ' a ' , yrs y-'\ '" x tr ✓+�^ , d' moi' g ,-t lady 10F _ - T Greenacres&Opportunity Fair Display 4 Display at the Fair r91Z 1908 t `i '- C I I -OPPORTUNITY-VERA {3lS"i1UCT , _s #' '�l llll 1llllllfllli 111111110111110M1111011li • L,c ?, -I i: a 1 r pt�oRturl[} • k Inside the Spokane Valley Gro• wers Union 1922 The Apple Label for Opportunity I - •� 1, J I 1 r d �Y l ji T '". .�. '+ ., - I, .r.. 'a rt a rr n r��,, s .'" r. -cam -', 1 r,f !. , \,47.7i-,,,2,.' '‘c,—.?„-,--i---- " f ./.N° ' - 1i xIl•',. --. 5 1 Truck farms begin to produce Tomato' Apple Label for Otis Orchards Strawberries, Beans and Cantaloupe. i " ?)J111,-?)"L3GG'1 f a °r te � , "4: ;; �,, �; )O Z 1' t'1. � ' _ _ 'f y .. r ,,f e jII i�llll / - f F��. ` E;'i 11Y(v1AI�[11 �I'�C � 3 eiii« ' ~ 1 '`' ' i (�' `s])olc�+ue Valley Growers s Union C�'I 1 ©F C i- . D CO. orhnInnity 1 1 knr}_gsrn i' Picking Strawberries at Sprague& Huth Porter in the PorterBean Field at Adams'& 1' Adams 1915 j 4th. St Marys Catholic Church in the 1 background. ei `x i ,1k` .'"-....-7-'';?...-.�Y , i j A *, " f 1,'x,1' e e .1 % 1 I •Y <Sy S t,, 'l V.1 -,,..t err Y { F,! ti : t'n t' S '' i i'. c•1 14 1 I,! ;4}` i r :,14 A ‘'.."./.,..Y.%-_, 1 d !y1 '''''-r r '�,i-•4 j --,,-,c r � °.� y 1. Bert Porter Sr &his Hearts of Gold The Famous"flea its of Gold" Cantaloupe j I Cantaloupe 1 is . ., G P yK } if ` i Ilt, t Y rY �+ 1_s , L 1 _?+ •1IF.y ,i�1. t tom' ! • .� j' S d'=! ! �, �, i F,r tai k` '' bey .' 7 44.4 � �i r ,mow ` 1 � i', . r -:-.\. , .' i 6 Valley Farmers&Hearts of Gold C ;antalou e Communities developed along the Appleway and f i on the Trent Road. These communities had a general store,church,school,businesses and -4714.'1 , 'a d ' ' sometimesa l3lacks+nithSho . Some , rs rft. :, •1 .' p 4 ,i V.-,,1-'; 4 <1b , , . 4 : communitiesadopted the Township formof , 1 ... -, Governinent. Opportunity Township had a -k_• `;,.E ,-,,04 '� _ building constructed in r9u forTownship x �, business. The Opportunity l� <. x* `k. , L_ �0 ` Township Hall still stands today and houses the ' ai = y history of the Spokane Valley as the Spokane Nom`., ' V' . I Valley Heritage Museum The Opportunity Block&Towrtslup Hall 19Opportunity Township Hall 1925 i 41 t. {d _ O. I, V. a a'C at$ 1 . 1 `,r 40 Opportunity Store 1908 r „.,,,,,c„.., „if, s �rI I .. Sa1a1f ;}f + e iii t� til �, ,fir, i a 1)i,,,,,,..,,,,„-„,,c,,,,,,,,,..„..„.„.„, i,`� „-„,rr5, ,,S,.r�t, .„ .r t a•-=fit ., .t l ,• ,j i .. ; _, 1+', }_ 'x`13 i.I'm tz"of`r s 7 1 ; 'z,..1,1 Ilk..,esk. ,.....',` tit,40 11) 1”.7. '.k”'' ' '' - - f r : •,-.,.. rt..:,..3,, f!, , ,. , , } a 7 0 Opportunity School Auditorium 1930 Opportunity Presbyterian Church 1920's i _..--,--5----..,..--...,----____ 4 — — r tti,F. S r !'( • .;"1'` '}'i;, t vt 3� Ada ]1 r - 714.4,. i}e Homesteading in a tent in Greenacres Greenacres Homestead early igao's 1895 r l • r Ft1 ' 4.)i rr, f lo I i y Ir _ 1\ YaeY 1 46 y' Greenacres in 1905. The train depot was ` Greenacres Canning Co. 1900's I located at Center Road&Boone Road y { I' t‘--7=i•—t.:.-14:- ' # y. -, r § ). * s • r • ' - ---_ `�1 _. .. .." fig'" 8 - The Carnegie Home in 1935 in Saltese Greenacres School 1918 11 Area. Looking Southwest. I it • ' Ai #6 4 i. �� iUi ilii I_- 1 i 1'. n....._��_ }; i. : _ - Vii— Building the Opportunity Store 1899 Otis Orchard High School 1921 r •{ 4' to iii4-1'9— �k�Llq a 13 l�!lW 5l ::',.:1,-.;,:v.:„.=321:":_, k ' 94o's Aerial of Otis Orellards w wit i irrigation canal on left. Otis Orchard Community Center 1920 - i ii . __. 1 f. i e}})))'l,-- • _ is .� #� � �. ', ]}}{{ _ i..'x • �k 1 9 Pringle's Garage&Triple XXX Rootbee Otis Orchards 1, Liberty Lake Display at the Fair 192o 7. '"� J1r «! ..''9iPOKA.,,:sJ1j t jr4jHoR E- - r Ilikas.,,Pfi' '-'.1.2"'.."'"" li Liberty Lake Dairy Wagon 1915 Liberty Lake Tour Boat 1922 f • r ,,,t Millwood Depot on the Spokane International Railroad Milhvood High School Class of 1917 f1 ' s 1 114 ,..r ' w c r° 1 G, i f n f ; d• Ow % , .49 59'99 Sth".. . ) i . i I) 9 1 t. 1) I i111* - 10 West Valley High School 1932 I. 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Whether _ MAILING ADDRESS: *'` °� - y come from afar, we're sure you can fi 'e : P.O. BOX 141341 1 + "., .. ' interesting nugget of history to SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 00111 y . e r VIM 14,1111 Y 1 W►YItJQlAr rutLL.DUILL III .1.71L7 Li IC T U F Edgecliff hospital,which opened in 1915.The Park Place building was used for township business.It is the Last Community Retirement Center currently uses the facility. remaining township halt in Washington state. It is the M.,, home of the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum. n FIND IT:601 S. Park Rd. FIND IT:12114 E.Sprague Ave. b f.MULLAN ROAD MARKER:The Mullan Road was a major j.VERA PUMPHOUSE:The pumphouse,erected by the r rw a .- ;~ O' trade route from Fort Walla Walla to the Valley and into Vera Electric Water Company in 1908, is built from C --d----- --__.o Idaho and Montana.Army Lieutenant John Mullan local river rock. y _ 171 ,,_ mapped the trait over an Indian route through the f 9 i• Rockies .hIND 1T:601 N. Evergreen Rd. 7 e k.SALTESE CEMETERY:This is one of the oldest 62) .;.=`.:. FIND IT:8122 E. Sprague Rd. cemeteries in Spokane Valley.The site of burials for nMaY k many of our Local pioneers,the earliest gravestone is g.DISHMAN DEPOT:Built in 1939 in the classic simple marked 1881. „•„, freight style,the Depot served as a means for Valley farmers to ship their milk and produce to markets in FIND IT:17615 E.32nd Ave. ' `O O L.ST.JOSEPH'S CHURCH:The original St.Joseph's other counties and states. Passengers also used the v "®� Q `, Depot as a departure point for work or to visit relatives. church was built in 1891 and the newer building in Today, it is used seasonally as a produce stand. 1929.Henry Arbe started work on a shrine and it was a.PLANTE'S FERRY:The first permanent settler in Spokane Later completed with statues of St.Joseph and the Valley,Antoine Plante built the first cable ferry across the FIND IT:100 5.Argonne Rd. Virgin Mary. Spokane River in 1852.He charged$4 per wagon,50 cents per FIND IT:17825 E.Trent Ave. person and 15 cents per animal h.VAN MARTER HOUSE:In 1908, Henry Van Marter bought 25 acres of land and started a farm. He is m.GREENACRES CHRISTIAN CHURCH:This is one of FIND IT:12308 E.Upriver Dr. considered one of the Valley's first orchard farmers. the original churches still standing in the Valley. It was built in the early 1900s with a separate entrance b.EAGLES NEST:Royal Riblet constructed his mansion,also FIND IT:322 N. University Rd_ for men and women. known as the Eagles Nest,in 1925.It sits atop a 425-foot cliff �— }� FIND IT:18010 E. Mission Ave. overlooking the Spokane River. , ( :;--.:•,: ,- ;I �i '} n.HORSE SLAUGHTER CAMP:In September 1858, Col. FIND IT:4705 N.Fruithill Rd. -4-..-„.- ` . I George Wright ordered the slaughter of more than .rte :; ; _ 800 horses belonging to Local Indian tribes. c.FELTS FIELD:Established in 1919 as a home base for I t f � : } l ," FIND IT:Centennial Trail, one mile west of the state � r yhL r� ' i t the Washington Air National Guard,Felts Field was chosen as � . _ „� ,� „ 6,„, ,..,', , . ,� •i, „ ,i 1 + ;,' line with Idaho the finish Line the 1927 Transcontinental Air Races.MajorJack 7'/ u,, ; 1 x .;1,,..'1',...e,'.. } , r,rU,rt r �t,'� +i n Fancher was the driving force behind the host bid.The event '',:,',::,,,,I..,l!.,,..,,',. 1 IAl;,; ,15s.1I ,44,si S� +,I•�rTt brought almost 92,000 s ectators to the Spokane Valle air feld. . ' ' ; ` iii.1 i,ud sn1.(,7 to Ilri`+i'l ti , O.SPOKANE BRIDGE:The first bridge to cross the g p p y 1-' '' 1 ;fi ni 3ei1 r r srIUc'i Spokane River was located at the Washington/Idaho Of the 24 planes that left Roosevelt Field in New York,only 16 _ ;" ,; riu,,ri'll._mlfl;r+�� .,\ Port of Entry.A.C.Kendall built a cabin and completed the 2,357-mile course. -'',I.'-',I '•I rri�,, s rIi I.A I ii,�ry_',yin ` established a store north of the river in 1862.Joe I'' • w ! 11^17141,,1i44-tib i i i f'n1'1 NT : , it Il�n�nl 141,,,, OOpi �,;-, Herring and Timothy Lee built the bridge two years FIND IT:6105 E.Rutter Pkwy. ,, ,... r J later. u aru.r i„r 1/ r Y l{I HILI,l4 Vf�trl IIR'ly;l„(rH 1''':''',;'„1.:.'''' r -.l'i 1 U1{-- S I••LN r111'111'til (r'...,-:1 0,r%,nnlrc r v yc}r r,i FIND IT:N Spokane Bridge Road at Stateline, near the d.NI LJLWOOD In 1927,Millwood became the first incorporated ”,1"'a,,,"'"nI'I , n ''..•:`•',' •,i.' ,:I:....; ,,, ILIV'c MUtd17J 11T I; town in Spokane Valley.Its first residents were employees of the „r,r,I"I r Il��,f former Visitor Center. paper milt that William A.Brazeau built in 1909. , f .:'.,,,::,.:1,,,,,,,,,i:..I Jml•.nzr1.uaN:!1,r•,I..,Pr•rUnNtil: ;::;,;1 ' • .— u n1 FIND IT:Take the Argonne exit north of 1-90. w Living History Presentations and annual t �� ' 1 i ,events influence, inform and inspire a b_ ) t, r, � . r�_ �__a --. — connection with history for the old and young Hi_ 1 l ' at11C �.WG_jlc: MUl.UiMELalike. 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Sprague ..--1' c i! and The Spokane'Valle} WA 99214 i ; ; ,q Great 509-922-4570 1 �� • Depression. snv�sv.valleyheritagecenter.org - Inv«r.spokanevalleyarchives.org SNAP's Business Development Program, started in 1998 and has since grown into a US Treasury certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), call SNAP Financial Access. SNAP Financial Access specializes in business training, individual consulting anc providing business loans to low income borrowers. Since 2004 we have loaned more than 4.6 million to more than 350 borrowers. Our default rate (between 0 and 3% since 2011)is exceptional, when compared to the CDFI's Minimum Prudent Standard of 9%, this is achieved through our excellent business training and technical assistance. Our flagship program providing business technical assistance is our Women's Business Center, which is the focus of this grant application. The Womens's Business Center (WBC) has been starting and strengthening the financial performance of our local businesses since 2015 and is already servicing residents of Spokane Valley. Over the last year (August 2015 to July 2016) the WBC has served 207 clients, 13% of those (27) being directly from the Valley, Green Acres and Otis Orchards despite the WBC not holding any training programs at your local libraries. You can see from the brochure that we have a very strong relationship with the business community in our county and we believe that we can reach more Spokane Valley business people, if we partner further with the Spokane County Library District. We can better serve Spokane Valley residents specifically by holding training classes at either the Spokane Valley, Otis Orchards or Argonne library locations. By holding 3 business trainings per quarter (classes are 8-10 attendees) we expect that the number of Spokane Valley residents who can easily attend will increase dramatically. The convenience of the class locations would enable us to reach 2—3.5 times more Spokane Valley residents seeking to improve or start their businesses. This initiative would augment and promote the positive economic development resources that are already offered through the Spokane Library District. Your funding would enable us to provide a very convenient location for Spokane Valley residents and introduce them directly to the powerful business tools already available to them at their local libraries. The WBC requests 5%of our total operating budget from the Spokane Valley City to fund this program initiative. In order to meet our funding requirements for this program we are seeking to raise a total of $150,000 in match funding. This application request is for 10%of that amount, as we are asking for $15,000 of economic development funding. i :i ki f r1 rrT arol Official Name SNAP FINANCIAL ACCESS *Legal Name SNAP Financial Access *Organization Address 3102 W. Fort George Wright Dr. *Organization City Spokane *Organization State Washington *Organization Zip Code 99224 *Organization Country United States *Website Address www.snapaccess.org *Fax 509-456-7159 *Organization Mission Statement The purpose of SNAP Financial Access is to provide opportunities that empower low income people to become financially stable and build assets for a prosperous future. *Head of Organization Full Name Julie Honekamp *Head of Organization Title CEO *Head of Organization Email Address honekamp@snapwa.org *Head of Organization Telephone 509.456.7627 x 5203 • Or. _1 , Co _ 'formation j' *Primary Contact First Name Chris *Primary Contact Last Name Pasterz Primary Contact Telephone 509.456.9078 x 4112 *Primary Contact Email Address pasterz@snapwa.org *Primary Contact Title Director a - I Des Ir rot *Program/Project Title Women's Business Center INW *Economic Development Proposed Grant Size $15,000.00 *Executive Summary of Program 1 Project The WBC provides training, individual business assistance, networking opportunities, market development assistance, access to market information and a shared work space in a comfortable, inviting environment. The purpose of the center is to support the efforts of women, minorities and veterans to increase their income, support their families and communities and find fulfillment as small business owners. Trainings for existing business owners will be made available to help them with the technology needs of their small business, such as web design and marketing on the Internet. These trainings will help strengthen the marketing of their business by helping them maximize traffic to their website and social media sites. Participants will also be able to access individual consultation with the instructor. Trainings in electronic accounting systems will be held along with individual consultations to help the client enter their financial information into the system. This will help the client organize their financial information for tax purposes as well as future funding requests. Trainings for business startup will be focused on helping potential business owners write business plans, project out cash flow, determine the feasibility of a business idea and gain access to capital. Individual consultations will be provided to potential and existing small business owners. Consultations will include such subjects as business planning, financial projections, marketing their business and access to capital. We will be adding a new consultation service called "Meet the Experts" to give existing business owners access to special expertise in areas such as legal, taxes and financing. Networking opportunities will be made available through monthly gatherings on various small business subjects. The center will also host a yearly conference to bring together our clients with local resources to strengthen small business. *Problem Statement The target market for the WBC is low-to-moderate income and minority women entrepreneurs in Spokane and other Eastern Washington counties. Nationally, barriers for minorities and women include a lack of business networks for peer support; credit problems; lower wealth levels; and less business experience. Most of our existing business owners request specific, targeted assistance such as marketing, market research, best accounting practices and website and social media strategies. In order to keep this program operating we must source $150,000 in match funding in order to access The SBA contribution of$150,000. *Program Activities and Implementation Strategy Ongoing outreach will continue to deepen the referral relationships with the local organizations that serve small businesses, as well as those who serve women and minorities. We continue to provide training on a weekly basis. Our most popular training is marketing, which includes website design, search engine optimization, social media and reaching the target market. Accounting is also a popular topic, which includes electronic systems, tax issues and what to claim for expenses. The Center also continues to utilize the Dreambuilder software to assist clients in building a business plan. For those in rural areas outside of Spokane, the software will be supplemented by business counseling via email, Skype and/or phone from Center staff. In addition to the daily business consultation offered by staff, a new initiative event is "Meet the Experts". The goal is to connect existing business owners with special topic experts that can work with them on an individual basis to solve their specific business problems and increase their chance of business success. These volunteers will provide drop-in hours and set appointments for clients to meet one-on-one at the Women's Business Center. Our clients continue to express the desire for opportunities to network with other businesses. The Center will provide a monthly networking meeting that will also include guest speakers and connections to experts and resources. We will offer opportunities to learn what current technologies are relevant to a business owner, as well as what is coming up on the horizon. They will have opportunities to network with each other, and to find out what will be happening in the new fiscal year at the WBC and other organizations. We will encourage clients to bring their product and marketing materials to share with others and get feedback from experts. *WBC Program Timeline and Incremental Milestones for 2017 include seven trainings each quarter for a Milestones total of 70 hours of trainings each quarter. We will provide 175 clients with a total of 550 counseling hours with plans to deliver over $125,000 in new capital to businesses, creating 16 jobs and 12 new business starts. Impact is measured through documenting all clients counseled, any clients who started a business, what their gross business receipts were in the past year, any employee positions that have been added or deleted, business profit and loss and loans received. The Center staff will input and track the client performance in both the SNAP data base Capsys and the SBA database EDMIS. The Business Development Coordinator completes a quarterly dashboard documenting these milestones, which is reviewed by WBC manager and executive staff. *WBC Program Goals and Outcomes We will provide 175 clients with a total of 550 counseling hours. with plans to deliver over $125,000 in new capital to businesses, creating 16 jobs and 12 new business starts. *Background/Assumptions/Rationale Existing business owners come to the center because they need help with income generation and accounting. The WBC staff will be supplemented by experts in these fields to assist the clients. We have found from experience that providing individual expertise will help that client more than providing trainings and expecting the client to put the information into use on their own. We can reach more people through training, but have greater outcomes with individual assistance. *implementing Partners (if any) WBC is not part of a consortium, however we work with many organizations to make the project successful. We work with the local SBA office on the Boots to Business and Emerging Leaders Training. We partner with the Spokane County Library District. We look to SBDC for technical assistance & mentors, refer clients to SCORE for mentors, refer clients to PTAC for assistance with government contracting. Many other organizations refer clients, provide resources or assistance. Pro,ram/Pro "i.ncials *Program/Project Support(Top Funders) U.S. Small Business Administration, $150,000,Women's Business Center, WBC J.P. Morgan Chase, $75,000* Y An additional $75,000 in funding must be obtained for 2017 and used to match the SBA's matching contribution of$150,000 *Project/Program Budget $137,242.00 Salaries/Wages $50,780.00 Fringe Benefits $30,000.00 Contract Services/Professional Fees $25,281.00 Office Space $4,163.00 Equipment/Supplies $5,900.00 Marketing $2,624.00 Travel/Related Expenses $50,010.00 Other $306,000.00 Total Program/Project Budget"Other"Details Communications: $5,033.00 Insurance: $1,167.00 General Administrative Expenses: $28,821.00 WAN/Computer/database maintenance: $9,607.00 Printing/copying: $2,002.00 Transportation: $2,693.00 Computers: $687.00 *Allocation of Spokane Valley City funds which is $8,222.00 Contract Services 4.9%or our total WBC budget $3,042.00 Fringe Benefits $0.00 Professional Fees $987.00 Office Space $82.00 Equipment/Supplies $0.00 Marketing $0.00 Travel/Related Expenses $2,667,00 Other $15,000.00 Total Communications:$119.00 Program/Project Budget"Other" Details Insurance: $41.00 General Administrative Expenses: $1,726.00 WAN/Computer/database maintenance: $576.00 Printing/copying: $82.00 Transportation:$82.00 Computers: $41.00 August 10, 2016 Cara Weipert Manager SNAP Women's Business Center 500 S Stone Spokane WA 99202 RE: Support in assisting Valley residents with small business starts or expansions Dear Ms. Weipert: On behalf of Spokane County Library District (SCLD), we are offering this letter of support to your efforts to secure funding to provide assistance to Valley residents who wish to start or expand their small business. Business and career development is one of the strategic priorities of our Community Engagement Plan, and working with SNAP on this project aligns with many of the goals and objectives we have set for working with these audiences. We are pleased to pledge meeting/classroom space for the trainings, as well as laptops for hands on instruction and practice. SCLD staff will also assist with some class content delivery and one-on-one follow up with participants. Spokane County Library District has partnered with SNAP and the Women's Business Center on several projects in the past, and looks forward to being able to work with you again on this exciting opportunity. It would provide much needed assistance to the potential and existing business owners we routinely assist in our libraries. We are honored to be included in your planning, and are happy to pledge our support. Sincerely, 40,461,M) Stacey Goddard Library Services Manager Spokane County Library District 4322 N Argonne Rd Spokane WA 99212 509.893.8421 sgoddard@scld.org 40iSPOKANF COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT www.sdd.org Airway Heights Library Cheney Library Fairfield Library Moran Prairie Library Otis Orchards Library 509.893.8250 509.893.8280 509.893.8320 509.893.8340 509.893.8390 Administrative Offices 509.893.8200 Argonne Library Deer Park Library Medical Lake Library North Spokane Library Spokane Valley Libra 1 4 .!I .. l; 11 I 1' :' . . '1.1 II I I' I 11.4.:t .,I I 2016 Application for Funding From the City of Spokane Valley For Fiscal Year 2017 Applicant Information: iiii4 ,,# i 4_,„.,, {veN 4 , ._ aireyfest:' 'it_` .1, ,q‘ '1-'4,ti,,, ,,,t,,,,, -,:_-:,,, ,,,: ..._----„............ ‘,..: ,, , . N.), , ,e,-,.. ,..,/,,,,,,...%, Phone: 509 922-3299 Physical Office Location: Mailing Address: Spokane Valley Partners P.O. Box 368 10814 East Broadway Avenue, Suite 205 Spokane Valley, WA 99037 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Contact: Peggy Doering, Executive Director Email: peggy@valleyfest.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpokValleyFest Website: http://www.valleyfest.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook,com/SpokValleyfest/ Statement of Purpose: Valleyfest produces: Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration —July 30, 2017 Miss Spokane Valley and Hearts of Gold Parade Float—Visits Local Communities Heart of Gold Parade—September 22, 2017 Valleyfest at CenterPlace Regional Event Center and Mirabeau Point Park September 23 & 24, 2017 Through these events we celebrate the Spokane Valley community and promotes the region's assets. rpr„se ,+ 9. 4 y,. Ott , h 4 p`h% 1ir~�- , MJF ; :�i Y QY , i"%.," ,. ;,°t r, , it ` , 'OA `"► ' ' 1'r: �r reds Elementary o 11 , t � 4. �- rr f i/*OM , ywf. �ip =��t � I. 5 panthers , ° Valleyfest Page 1 of 4 The 2017 Valleyfest goals are to: • Spur economic revitalization and development by: o Producing events in Spokane Valley o Partnering with businesses and allowing them to expose their products/services to tens of thousands of event participants. • Connect people to CenterPlace Regional Event Center, and the: o Beauty of Mirabeau Point Park o City of Spokane Valley o Centennial Trail o Spokane River • Engage and build the community by: o Showcasing the talent that enriches the Spokane Valley region o Giving access and exposure to community nonprofit services o Provoking the mind and spotlighting the cultural arts o Attracting a diverse audience in culture, geography, and generations o Providing a wide range of free artistic and multi-cultural experiences o Creating an annual community driven, safe, celebratory event with lasting memories. rt.) :,-.L.11 4111112i / 1 *r 1 11111171' 1:5=1111 H � ' ?I t ir • I ,� � r \4,, . I f k 1 r `_ . Ak Imo. !40 ` OC1Ve � _�_ • Jr r , R c '', 187 —.I . - .,_ U 1 f:c1 lr;. _ _ Valleyfest Page 2 of 4 Funding Rational: Valleyfest consulted with Dr. Larry Davis of the Business School at Eastern Washington University for statistically vetted measurement and evaluation tools for the economic impact of Valleyfest. Over the years the average economic impact of Valleyfest was estimated at $1.7 million dollars for the three- day festival. Valleyfest is funded through grants, sponsorships, and booth fees. Money from this economic grant is required for the organization to continue promoting Spokane Valley. A part-time staff of one, summer interns, and community volunteers work throughout the year securing the funding necessary to provide a safe, quality events, which showcases the region. Each year over 6,000 volunteer hours are donated to produce Valleyfest, the Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration, the Hearts of Gold Parade and new this year the Spokane Valley Hearts of Gold Float. The business community, nonprofit sector, schools, and community outreach step forward to volunteer for the event and we could not do it without their time and energy. Our objective is the continued growth of Valleyfest as a premier regional event, which economically benefits the City of Spokane Valley. Valleyfest is part of the cultural identity of the City of Spokane Valley bringing over 15,000 attendees to the Sprague Ave parade and over 35,000 to Mirabeau Point Park, CenterPlace Regional Event Center, Spokane River, and Centennial Trail. The specific element for which we request funding is the marketing and advertising of Valleyfest to the Inland Northwest Region. In order to accomplish this objective, our marketing message must be carried to a regional audience within the Inland Northwest, which includes North Idaho, Western Montana, Canada and the Tri-Cities. Regional marketing will develop Spokane Valley's tourism objectives. Through effective marketing and promotion Valleyfest will invite both event visitors and vendors to shop and stay in Spokane Valley, with Valleyfest as the primary incentive for conducting commerce. Expected visitors and participants in Valleyfest can be categorized into several groups—each with unique economic impacts on Spokane Valley. 1. New sales revenue to businesses in immediate and regional event vicinity 2. Exposure of valley-based businesses to residents living outside Spokane Valley 3. Future valley-based business opportunity 4. Hotel/Motel Room Nights 5. Branding/community advantages for valley-based business. * Research supports the fact that consumers may switch purchasing preferences to businesses that support favorable community causes/events, i.e. Valleyfest 6. Impact on restaurants, local vendors and merchants, and gas stations. Valleyfest Page 3 of 4 The Valleyfest volunteers have been working in collaboration with Spokane Valley businesses to reach more of the Spokane Valley business community. In 2016, Valleyfest and the Miss Spokane Valley Court attended the Lilac, Millwood, Tekoa, Fairfield, Davenport, Rosalia, Chewelah, Post Falls, and Deer Park community events inviting those communities to the Spokane Valley. In marketing materials, the City of Spokane Valley, Mirabeau Point Park and CenterPlace Regional Event Center are mentioned as part of the media campaign. Citizens of the Spokane Valley and surrounding region are invited to attend the three-day festival to watch the Hearts of Gold Parade on Friday evening, register for recreational activities, enjoy free entertainment at the three festival stages, or to engage with over 200 vendors at the event. Financial Information: Valleyfest is requesting an investment of$50,000 from the City of Spokane Valley in support of our efforts to market a quality event that invites visitors to our Spokane Valley businesses and services. Our current operational budget of$202,000 reflects the assistance from the City of Spokane Valley for funding of the 2016 festival. This budget is made possible through the generous support of agencies and businesses that Valleyfest is able to work cooperatively with for office space, business development assistance, and through the help of our City of Spokane Valley. This grant would represent approximately 23% of the annual budget. The funds finance webpage development and maintenance, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TV, radio, billboards and print advertisements in targeted areas. In these economic times, the operational budget is adjusted to reflect the changes that occur with grants, sponsorships and donations. Valleyfest is appreciated and well received by the community sponsors, businesses located in our region and our citizens. The below 2016 operational budget is based on contributions, sponsorships and in kind donations from the following sources (see next page): Valleyfest Page 4 of 4 • I is { \4iejfest) 2016 Budget INCOME Auction Income $25,000 Booth income _ $31,000 Cycle Celebration Income $9,000 Hotel Motel Grant- Cycle Celebration $3,000 Hotel Motel Grant-Valleyfest $30,000 Economic Development Grant $21,000 Miscellaneaous Income $10,000 Multi-Sports Registration $6,000 Publication Income $10,000 Sponsor Income $65,000 Washington State Arts Council Grant $1,000 Total Income $211,000 EXPENSES Auction Expenses $9,000 Booth Expense $1,500 Car Show Expenses $500 Children Activities $7,000 Contract Services $1,500 Credit Card Fees/Processing $1,250 Cycle Celebration Expenses $9,000 Entertainment Expenses $20,000 Equipment Rental $17,500 Fitness Expenses _ $2,500 Hot Air Balloon Expenses $5,000 Marketing Expenses $49,500 Misecllances Expense $10,000 Miss Spokane Valley Pageant $1,000 Multi-Sports Expense $7,500 Office Expenses $15,000 Parade Expenses $2,000 Publication Expense $10,000 Security Expense $5,500 Sponsor Expense $3,750 TotFest Expenses $5,000 Valleyfest Children's Foundation $2,000 Volunteer/Employee Expenses $3,000 Wages $22,000 Total Expenses $211,000 2 The ALS Association Evergreen Chapter 19226 66th Ave. S. Suite L-105 Kent,\VA 98032-2110 1-866-STOP ALS (786-7257) FAX 425-656-1650 Contact: The ALS Association Evergreen Chapter Amara Bates Development Coordinator 509-863-4321 amara@alsa-ec.org alsa-ec.org Grant: Social Services ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative muscular disease that affects a person's ability to breathe, eat, move and swallow. An estimated 45,000 Americans may have the disease at any given time, and approximately 5,600 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with ALS each year. ALS can strike anyone; people with the disease usually have a survival rate of two to five years from the time of their diagnoses. The Evergreen Chapter is one of 39 chapters or affiliates of The ALS Association that provide free services and support including equipment loans, technical support, educational resources, and patient home health visits to families living with ALS. The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting Lou Gehrig's Disease on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure. For more information about The ALS Association, visit our website at www.alsa-ec.ofg. The Walk to Defeat ALS is held annually in the Spokane Valley at Mirabeau Meadows with a projected fundraising of$30,000 for 2017. I am requesting 8 percent of our gross projection to cover the costs of running the event. This cost is $2,400. The expenses to run an event such as this includes 400 t-shirts for Walk participants, event insurance and park fees. Signage, posters, post cards used to promote the Walk. Placards, photography and other items used to honor and remember our patients currently living with ALS or have passed from the disease. This event not only raises money which stays in our Chapter but also raises awareness and provides a celebration of life for our patients and their families. Currently, in Spokane county, there are 32 people living with ALS. They directly benefit from our medical equipment loan locker, also located in the Spokane Valley, to obtain necessary equipment to help them live with dignity. This includes but not limited to wheel chairs, communicative assisted technology, and other basic equipment used to help ALS patients live day to day. We have patients who have received over $100,000 in equipment from out loan locker. The need for this equipment is great, largely because health insurance can take several months or even years to pay out for necessary equipment. More than 50% pass away within the first 2 years of diagnosis. Most do not have months or years to wait for equipment to help them live with dignity and communicate with their loved ones. This service is funded largely by our Walk to Defeat ALS. I would like to include that 95% of all money raised in our Chapter, stays in our Chapter to directly benefit local ALS patients. We do send 5%to the National Chapter for local Chapter services they provide. Although we are a nationally recognized nonprofit, we can only provide services as long as we fundraise the money to do so. We do not receive any financial support from our National Chapter. 8 1 71 .Arts . 4cadem}J of Spokcine City of Spokane Valley Proposal (Social Services) .Arts .Academy of Spokane P.O. Box 141893 Spokane Valley, WA 99214 Kevin Colwell, Executive ----- 4 004: \° Director Lia M.Culwell, Finance - �. Director 011:14.11 taw .! Phone: 509.688.7341 S 8' 111 ‘111 / Website; tvww.artsacademyofspakane.com E-mail: admin@�artsacademvoIspokane.com11111111/0 11 We are requesting the following amount: Arts Academy of Spokane, formed in November 2014, is a $4,000 non-profit after school program for elementary schools within the Central Valley School District; introducing arts ($1,500 per semester, and cultures to students that may not otherwise have $1,000 for art show) access. Last school year as we took steps to forge a working relationship with CVSD, Lincoln Heights $1,500 supplies Elementary School of District 81 was gracious enough to $1,000 for Sironka allow us to assist in producing their 2t"d annual school $250 for Art Achieve musical — Willy Wonka, Jr. This allowed us to get our feet $250 for AAS *Allworksofartpr-oducedbythestudentswillbe wet as we prepared to launch our own program for 2016- the property of Broadway Elementary and/or any 2 017. other school u'e end up workingwith. $750 for snacks to be served to Starting in September, we will be working with Broadway students before each class begins. Elementary Principal Lori Johnson and the school's Healthy eats and drinks only,likely creative team to launch an after-school program two days from Costco. per week, with approximately 20 students. Artists we currently have lined up are multi-faceted, Kenyan artist $1,000 for Spring 2017 art show, Nicholas Sironka and John Hofland of Art Achieve. Our includes money for venue,decorations, goals by year's end are to expand into other elementary and food. schools within CVSD as well as put on an art show $750 in reserve in hopes of adding at displaying our students' works. least one more school. Baskets for Babies P.O. Box 14594 Spokane Valley,WA 99214-0594 Tamara McClellan Executive Director 509-214-2634 (message box) contactus@basketsforbabies.org Grant: Social Services Baskets for Babies is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible. We are currently located in the Spokane Valley. We are incorporated with the State of Washington. We have been distributing to families in our community since February of 2010 Our goal is to provide basic baby supplies and clothing to new parents, who cannot afford to do so, due to the loss of a job, illness, or other life struggle, living in the Spokane area. We are a Cribs for Kids partner and we promote Safe Sleep to all of our families. Our Baby Basket program gives children born into hard times,the chance for healthy development that every child deserves. Being able to provide their baby with a safe bed and basic necessities increases the self-esteem of new mothers in need and makes for happier, more confident moms. Currently our program covers mom's in their last trimester and babies up to 3 months old. We provide a gender specific layette,and other items, after attending our class.The Baby Showers (Baby Basket Program) are a 2 hour-long class that covers; "Safe Sleep", "The Period of Purple Crying", "Basic Car Seat Safety" and "Recall safety".The class will last approximately 2 hours. Each attendee receives a boy/girl layette after the class and is interviewed to discuss your other needs including the need for a crib. Baskets for Babies is 100%volunteer led. We offer our services based on community donations both monetary and product such as cribs and other layette items. Our total revenue for 2015 was $3,963.The total cost of our Baby Basket program was$1,517 with the largest expense of$1,144 for cribs meeting the proper safety standards for safe sleep. Many of our low income mothers do not have a crib for their babies. A proper sleep area for newborns helps reduce the number of SIDS cases each year. We are asking for the cost of the cribs$1,144. Often, purchasing the cribs is the largest expense we have and the most difficult to cover based on the cost of each crib. City of Spokane Valley Social Services Funding Organization Information: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest 222 West Mission, Suite 40 Spokane, WA 99201 Contact Person: Darin Christensen, CEO dchristensen@northwestbigs.org 509-328-8310 x 213 Grant Type: Social Services Grant Statement of purpose and background: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest (BBBS) provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Our vision is for all children to achieve success in life. By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community, we are accountable for each child in our program: • achieving higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships • avoiding risky behaviors • attaining educational success Our mission is accomplished by carefully matching school-aged children, our Little Brothers and Little Sisters, with quality adult volunteers, our Big Brothers and Big Sisters, who become positive role models and offer hope for a brighter future. Once matched, our organization provides professional match support, or case management, for all participants including the mentor, the child, and the child's parents. It is this professional and ongoing match support that sets BBBS programs apart from other mentoring programs. BBBS is a local affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, our nation's premiere one-on- one mentoring organization. Among other activities, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America researches and reports on best practices for effective mentoring and develops national standards and program enhancements for it's affiliates. Our agency is proud to report that we follow all of these best practices, national standards, and program enhancements in order to best serve local at-risk youth. The Big Brothers Big Sisters program reached the Inland Northwest in 1965. Following the tragic murder of his son by a group of young boys, Bill Matthews founded our local agency with the hope of preventing negative outcomes in other children. Since 1965, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest has served over 11,500 children and currently serves approximately 700 children and volunteers per year. This makes BBBS the largest and most effective one-to-one youth mentoring program in the Inland Northwest. Project Funding Request: BBBS seeks funding so that we may expand our Community-Based Mentoring efforts, specifically in the Spokane Valley area. It is our desire to utilize our partnerships with the Spokane Valley School Districts and Truancy organizations to recruit children that will benefit the most from mentoring. We will locate zip codes that have key indicators pointing to a stronger need; low-income, high incarceration rate, and more likely to miss school. In working with these organizations, we can provide mentors for the most at-risk children right in the Spokane Valley Area. To accomplish this goal our organization will work with our existing partnerships with East Valley School District, Central Valley School District, and the local Truancy Boards. They are already aware of the need as well as the individual children that may benefit most from our program. So as to ensure the child's privacy, we will provide our information to the schools and encourage them to recruit on our behalf. When there is a child and/or parent interested in enrolling or even has questions, we will provide easy ways of contact. We know the benefits of mentoring are significant, and this focused approached will allow us to reach the children with the greatest need. Benefits to the Citizens of Spokane Valley: Our mentoring program benefits the families and community of Spokane Valley by fundamentally changing the lives of individual citizens within the city limits. Our program is a prevention program, preventing kids from going down the wrong path, committing crimes, and using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. By preventing these negative behaviors, our programs help reduce crime in Spokane Valley and reduce the need for crisis management and law enforcement intervention. Furthermore, children who have hope and grow up with confidence are more likely to finish school and lead productive, substance free lives. They also grow up prepared to give back to his/her community and wanting make a positive difference, thus creating a positive life cycle. This past year, in 2015, BBBS was able to serve 48 Spokane Valley children. Financially, BBBS benefits the citizens of Spokane Valley by providing high quality mentoring services to Spokane Valley children while charging no fee for service. Our programs are completely free to all participants: parents, children and mentors. In addition to being one of the few nonprofit organizations in our area that does not charge a fee for service, we raise all of our funds through fundraising events, grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations. We bring quality services and case management support to struggling families in Spokane Valley all the while making a positive difference in the lives of children and families, and, ultimately, the community at large. Amount Requested: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest would like to request funding from the City of Spokane Valley in the amount of$8,000 to support the recruitment of littles in our Community- Based Mentoring Program. This represents 6.6% of our program budget for Spokane Valley. The request of$8,000 represents about 16% of our overall annual budget of $506,214. Below you will find the budget summary for the requested funds. 2016 2016 _ 2016 Budget for Program School Base Budget Budget for Matches in Spokane Valley Spokane Matches Valley Expenses Salaries 268,000.00 64,320.00 Taxes 22,700.00 5,448.00 Benefits 41,600.00 9,984.00 Professional Fees 46,700.00 16,297.00 800.00 Recruitment 19,400.00 4,656.00 1,100.00 Supplies 2,000.00 Telephone 5,100.00 Postage 2,600.00 2,328.00 500.00 Office Rent 23,304.00 5,592.00 1,300.00 Insurance 4,200.00 1,008.00 300.00 Maintenance 29,300.00 7,032.00 1,500.00 Printing 1,260.00 302.00 60.00 Travel 6,800.00 1,632.00 600.00 Conferences &Training 900.00 216.00 90.00 Dues 12,550.00 3,012.00 690.00 Awards 1,200.00 Special Assistance 4,500.00 Activities 9,450.00 3,636.00 800.00 _Miscellaneous 3,950.00 948.00 80.00 Depreciation 700.00 168.00 180.00 TOTAL EXPENSES 506,214.00 121,491.00 8,000.00 Fri M ALS 'oro W ELS /1 OrtrATrit SPOKANE COUNTY August 8, 2016 Name of Organization: Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels 12101 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99214 Contact Person: Pam Almeida Phone: (509) 924-6976 E-mail: PamA r(�GSCMealsOnWheels.orq Amount of Request: $ 48,000 Project Budget: $627,432 Current Budget; $1,608,800 % of Project Budget Requested: 4,4% % of Total Annual Budget Requested: 1.7% Federal Tax ID: 91-1042546 Organization Information In 1975, the Spokane Valley United Methodist Church youth group noticed that some of the older members of their congregation were no longer able to shop or prepare meals for themselves. They saw seniors in their community going hungry and decided to do something about it. These kids began with delivering just 6 meals a day, but set in motion Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels (now Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels) that would literally feed thousands of seniors each year. Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels provides 250,000 meals to 5100 seniors across Spokane County each year. GSC Meals on Wheels has 3 primary goals: • Helping seniors to remain living in their own homes with dignity and respect • Fighting senior hunger • Decreasing social isolation for seniors and other vulnerable adults. In 2016, GSC Meals on Wheels will provide 150,000 home delivered meals to 1700 unduplicated homebound frail elderly individuals. In addition, we will provide 104,000 friendly visits and well-being checks for those homebound individuals. We will provide 98,000 meals to 3400 unduplicated seniors who are not homebound at our 13 senior • • MEALS W IEELS Mt/7ff CaREATER �PClKAME COUNTY lunch sites, Silver Cafes, where seniors can socialize with others. Helping seniors stay connected to the community helps them to stay healthier longer and improves their well- being and quality of life. Research from Brigham Young University published earlier this year suggests that the health risk associated with loneliness or social isolation is "comparable to well-established risk factors" such as obesity, substance abuse, injury and violence, and environmental quality. For our home delivered meal program, our target population is seniors 60 years of age and older, who are essentially homebound due to physical or cognitive disabilities and are unable to prepare meals for themselves. Our Silver Cafes serve anyone 60 years of age or older. Project Statement Senior hunger is a hidden, but serious problem in the City of Spokane Valley. The causes of senior hunger are varied. Some seniors do not have enough money to but nutritious food. Often they must make the hard choices between getting their medications, paying their heating bills, or buying nutritious food. Many are unable to go to a store or food bank because they are physically unable to drive or shop for themselves or if they are able to purchase groceries, they may not be able to stand long enough to prepare meals. Still others may have cognitive difficulties that makes it unsafe for them to use the stove. ® 22% or 20,918 of the City of Spokane Valley residents are over the age of 60. • 17% or 3556 of City of Spokane Valley seniors have incomes that are below the Elder Economic Security Index and are considered "very low income" by the HUD definitions. ® 10% of Spokane Valley seniors or 2092 live below the federal poverty level. ® 23% or 4811 of City of Spokane Valley seniors have a disability which makes it difficult for them to walk or climb stairs. ® 15% or 3138 of City of Spokane Valley seniors are essentially homebound. (Data is from Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington Area Plan 2010-2015) The impact of hunger and malnutrition on the individual, our community, and our country is staggering. Improper nutrition among the elderly can exacerbate disease, increase disability, and decrease resistance to infection. Malnutrition increases care- giving demands. People who are malnourished take 40% longer to recover from illness and surgery with 2-3 times more complications. Persons that suffer from malnutrition MEALSon) W11P ELS r- J F GREATER SPOKANE COUNTY experience a decrease in energy and endurance and suffer from increased confusion and memory loss--all of which decrease a person's ability to remain living independently and their quality of life. According to the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement, healthcare costs are consuming large portions of our nation's gross domestic product and threaten to cripple our economy in the years ahead. One third to 1/2 of all health conditions in the elderly may be related to low nutrient intakes. 1 in 3 seniors who are admitted to the hospital are malnourished. 1 in 5 Medicare patients released from the hospital are readmitted within 90 of discharge, at a cost of $26 Billion. More and more nutrition is being seen as a critical component GSC Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals and daily health and safety checks for some of Spokane Valley's most vulnerable population. For 1/3 of the people that we serve, the meal that we provide is their only meal of the day. For many of the people that receive our service, our volunteer is the only human contact that they will have on a given day. Our volunteers are trained to check on our meal recipients' health and safety and report any concerns to our professional staff, who contact the meal recipient's emergency contacts or summon the appropriate assistance. This year, by summoning emergency help in a timely manner, we have been instrumental in saving 6 meal recipients' lives. Budget Spokane Valley GSC Meals on Senior Meals Wheels Program Budget Organization Ordinary Income/Expense Budget Income 4609 Title V Employment $12,485 $32,012 4601 • NSIP Revenue $65,378 $167,636 4600 • ALTCEW Revenue $260,270 $667,359 4000 • CDBG $15,826 $40,580 4001 • Churches and Civic $4,892 $12,543 4009 - Other Meal Contracts $3,711 $9,516 4102 . Fund Raising Income $13,700 $35,129 4107 - Participant Donations $84,162 $215,801 4110 • Individual Donations $50,658 $129,891 4300 • Foundations, Corps and Grants $27,888 $71,508 Other Government Grants $23,567 $60,429 In Kind Services $74,100 $190,000 . /- 1/// /a/ MEALS • WHEELS /1 , 1 , , GREATER SPOKANE COUNTY In Kind Donations $21,840 $56,000 Income $658,477 $1,688,402 Expense 5010 • Salaries $241,424 $619,036 5100 • Food & Supplies Cost $246,740 $632,667 Facilities $24,888 $63,815 5307 • Travel/Meal Transportation $13,766 $35,298 5400 • Jan/Main/Repair $2,107 $5,403 5407 • Office Supplies/Copy Machine $3,063 $7,853 5409 - Program Equipment $545 $1,399 5411 • Communication & Technology $5,644 $14,472 5413 • Professional Services $17,413 $44,648 5414 • Trng,Dues, Fees,Subscriptions $2,322 $5,954 5600 Insurance $2,691 $6,900 5702 Advertising $310 $794 5712 • Printing $1,073 $2,751 5714 • Volunteer Services $241 $619 5800 • Fund Raising $635 $1,627 In Kind Services $74,100 $190,000 In Kind Donations $21,840 $56,000 Expense Total $658,802 $1,689,236 Net Ordinary Income -$325 -$834 This request is for 7% of our Spokane Valley Program budget and 3% of our overall budget. 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Let alone the savings in ER costs, health care costs and rehabilitation costs 2 Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council's(GSSAC) Prevention Center 8104 East Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley, Washington 99212-2900 rro,*ing Together Phone 509-922-8383 Fax 509-922-7716 Toward Safe Communities Free From Substance Abase www.gssac,org Grant Request to: City of Spokane Valley for Fiscal Year 2017 Social Services Funding Attn: Finance Department Submitting Organization: Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council (GSSAC) 200 North Mullan Rd, Suite 102 (Note change of address) Spokane Valley, Washington 99206-6800 Contact: Linda J. Thompson Executive Director Phone: 509-922-8383 Email: Ltltompson c gssae.oig Type of Grant Application: Social Services GSSAC's Background: Established in the fall of 1982 by a grassroots effort through community business and faith based organizational leadership, the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council (GSSAC) is a 501©3 recognized non profit organization located in Spokane Valley. Led by a 10 member volunteer Board of Directors with a staff of three (3) employees, GSSAC continues to be a state wide advocate/ leader in substance abuse and violence prevention efforts. Our POWER (Prevention Outreach Wellness Education Resources) Coalition, with a focus area in Spokane Valley, works with a wide variety of citizens and partners to provide opportunities for community awareness, volunteer engagement, and organizational/agency collaboration to reduce the impact of substance abuse and violence on our community. Our focus area of Spokane Valley was chosen for the Coalition work because of the willingness of the City to develop public policy dealing with I 502 Legalization of Recreational Marijuana for those 21 and over that controlled the impact of marijuana business through careful consideration in our community. GSSAC's Mission/Purpose: the mission of the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council to promote the health, safety and well-being of our community with an emphasis on youth. Since the privatization of liquor sales, the legalization of recreational marijuana for those 21 and over and the inclusion of medical marijuana in the system in Washington State through the initiative process, there has been a reduction in the perception of harm from alcohol and marijuana among our youth resulting in increased use and risky behavior such as impaired driving and riding with a driver who has used alcohol or marijuana (Washington State Healthy Youth Survey 2014). The Board felt that expanding our reach with prevention messages, educating the community about the implementation of the initiatives (which continues to take place) and raising awareness of the impact of these public policy changes will support our mission for a healthier, safe community. Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council's (GSSAC) tin.,Wit Prevention Center 8104 East Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley, Washington 99212-2900 Working Together Phone 509-922-8383 Fax 509-922-7716 Totturd Sale Communities www�'SSaC.00s Free From Substance Abuse • The goals of GSSAC's overall strategic plan are: 1) Reduce substance abuse among youth and, over time, among adults by addressing the factors in a community that increase the risk of substance abuse/violence and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of substance abuse/violence. This is research based, evaluated strategy that will provide results through implementation with fidelity. 2) Establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, private nonprofit agencies, and Federal, State, local and tribal governments to support the efforts of community coalitions to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth. As resources for prevention have diminished and the need has grown for support for drug free youth, it is more important than ever for communities to come together to share resources, ideas, and assets. GSSAC's project plan is community focused utilizing strategies that will affect attitudes, perceptions, nouns and beliefs around alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs. The prioritized outreach strategies of the plan for fiscal year 2017 are: • Expanding educational outreach and education awareness to parents, businesses, community leaders and organizations, policy makers, schools, and community on the risks and consequences of use of marijuana, alcohol, and tobacco, misuse of prescription drugs and the importance of community norms as they influence our children and youth. With the WA State Healthy Youth Survey taking place in our schools in the fall of 2016, we will have new data when the results are shared in March of 2017 about the use, perceptions of harm and impact of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and illicit drugs on our youth. • Enhancing opportunities for organizations, leaders, and citizens to support youth to make the positive choice to be drug and violence free through the `I've Talked to Mine...." Campaign. The City of Spokane Valley has been at the forefront of cities that have chosen to closely look at the marijuana industry/regulations/implementation of recreational and medical marijuana. This provides an opportunity for true citizen engagement and understanding of how our city and each of us can support the best possible future for every child in Spokane Valley. • Supporting Washington Drug Free Youth (WDFY) middle and high school students with support for expanding the number of students who are in their chapters, the number of WDFY youth mentoring younger students through role modeling Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council's(GSSAC) Prevention Center 8104 East Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley, Washington 99212-2900 Working Together Phone 509.922-8383 Fax 509.922-7716 Toward Sale Communities \v\vW.gSBaC.Or Free From Substance Abuse Project Description: Washington Drug Free Youth (WDFY) Program and Community Education Outreach Support for WDFY members and Chapters: Our Spokane Valley public high schools continue to have active Washington Drug Free Youth (WDFY) chapters. WDFY members pledge to be drug free, volunteer for drug testing, and are randomly tested during the school year. They receive a discount card that is supported by local merchants for their decision to be drug free. This project will support a number of youth led strategies through school role models from each of the long established Spokane Valley schools' WDFY Chapters at East Valley High School, Central Valley High School, West Valley High School, University High School, and East Valley Middle School. It has been through the resources provided by the City of Spokane Valley in • partnership with•GSSAC that we have seen the high percentages of youth choosing to join WDFY. Spokane Valley has the largest number of chapters with the most members of our region. Here are the numbers at the end of the school year in June 2016: East Valley High School: 385 INTEC (East Valley District): 20 + 40 involved in prevention projects CCS (East Valley District): 45 East Valley Middle School: 74 West Valley High School: 140 Central Valley High School: 60 University High School: 240 Total Spokane Valley WDFY: 1,004 middle and high school students We anticipate even with the attrition of those who graduated this past June, WDFY will expand to higher numbers through Spokane Valley as we grow increased support for drug free youth. With the state prevention funding in our county only focused in the West Central Community in the city of Spokane and on East Valley Community in the city of Spokane Valley, local resources supporting our city's WDFY chapters provided critical funding to support youth. The generous support from Spokane Valley provides the basis for outreach, inclusion and changing social norms among our youth regarding alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs. Engagement/education of Spokane Valley Citizens: With recreational and medical marijuana systems being continually changed by legislative action and the hearing process, it is imperative that Spokane Valley citizens, businesses and organizations become well informed of the changes. A priority of our outreach will be community forums, business workshops, and general outreach to Spokane Valley citizens to share the very complicated details of this public policy. In 2017 an assessment process of how much the businesses, organizations, and citizens understand the components of Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council's (GSSAC) Prevention Center 8104 East Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley, Washington 99212-2900 Working"Together Phone 509-922-8383 Fax 509-922-7716 Toward Safi,Cbnuuunides wiV1V.gS5ae.0["g Free From Substance Abuse recreational and medical marijuana systems will be conducted to help the City Council and Staff of Spokane Valley to understand how our citizens are impacted by the marijuana industry. It is not enough to educate and inform citizens, it is imperative we bring our community together through a capacity building process for enlightened community engagement. GSSAC will facilitate a Capacity Building Process culminating in a formal Strategic Engagement Workshop resulting a Spokane Valley Strategic Engagement Plan. Strategies will include: 1. High School Youth Outreach: WDFY members continue to share stories/puppet shows that share a drug/violence free message with younger students at Spokane Valley elementary schools and community events. Support for this outreach by paying for program supplies, mileage and/or cost of busing for getting high school prevention outreach teams from the WDFY chapters to their feeder elementary and middle schools to share the drug free message so it becomes the norm that when a student reaches high school they join WDFY (program costs) will be critical for this outreach. 2. Supplies for Chapter Outreach to grow the WDFY Chapters: Each school raises much of their own funding for activities which is becoming more and more difficult in this economy. This grant application includes a small amount for each chapter to use for t-shirts or incentives for youth to join WDFY. Many WDFY chapters have adopted "WDFY Wednesdays" where the WDFY students wear their drug flee shirt that day and are entered into drawings for small prizes (movie tickets or a burger) which generate interest/growth in the chapter. Spokane Valley wide events for the chapters have used resources dedicated to capacity building of increasing the norm to be drug free across our city. 3. Strategic Engagement Citizen Assessment and Workshop: Engaging Spokane Valley citizens in an assessment of their knowledge of how alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs affects our youth and then facilitating a day long Citizen Engagement Workshop providing opportunities for increased involvement in our city, will showcase the City of Spokane Valley as supportive of citizen engagement, inclusion and visioning for a positive future for our city. The staff and leadership of Spokane Valley have done an excellent job on engaging citizens on several municipal projects but this would be focused on what each of us can do in our roles to be supportive of our city's youth. From being a WDFY business to providing recreational activities to mentoring youth through organizations, we all have a role to play. The output of this part of our grant request would be a Strategic Plan for the City of Spokane Valley that would showcase the strength of community engagement as it leverages resources in support of our youth throughout our city. —' Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council's (GSSAC) amit Prevention Center 8 104 East Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley, Washington 99212-2900 Working Together I Phone 509-922-8383 Fax 509-922-7716 Toward Sere Communities I+ Free From Substance Abuse www.gssac,org A media campaign including billboards, print media and public services announcements will increase community participation and engagement. This has been a successful component of our outreach efforts resulting in increased support for WDFY and will be supported by our partnerships with local media outlets. Amount requested: $12,000.00 Budget summary: WDFY support for 7 Chapters: $7,000.00 Outreach materials/media: $3,000.00 Assessment/Engagement event: $2,000.00 Total: $12,000.00 of GSSAC Budget: $12,000 is 6% of GSSAC's 2016-17 budget of$218,000.00. Direct Benefit/Contact: Legalization of recreational marijuana through the implementation of Initiative 502 and now the revisions of medical marijuana has affected perceived community norms regarding drug use. The perception of harm of use of marijuana among our youth has been on a downward trend since the implementation of medical marijuana in our state among our youth who, according to the 2014 Washington State Healthy Youth Survey(Survey), feel it is very easy to access marijuana and alcohol. The data also shows that by the 12" grade only 37% percent of students report that adults in their neighborhood think youth marijuana use is "very wrong". Another alarming statistic from the Survey is that 28%of our 12'r' graders have ridden in the car with someone using marijuana. We know through research that we can make a difference by supporting youth in making the positive choice to be drug free—not matter what substance(s) are legal for adults. It is important that we change the perception that marijuana is not harmful so that when our young people grow up we do not see increased numbers of impaired drivers because they think it is okay to drive while using marijuana. This direct benefit to our community is safer drivers and less crashes on our roads. Our high school youth are making positive choices which means we are increasingly growing a drug free work force in our city. Thanks to the past support of Spokane Valley-- WDFY is strong! The direct benefit to the citizens of Spokane Valley is an increase in the health and safety of our general population and reduction in drug related crimes and related behaviors. Direct contact with Spokane Valley Citizens will be made through community gatherings for assessment of what the citizens know and understand about the impact of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and illegal drugs on the youth of our community and the community Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council's (GSSAC) Prevention Center 8104 East Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley, Washington 99212-2900 Working Together I Phone 509-922-8383 Fax 509-922-7716 Toward Safe Communities I \V16'1V, 5Si1C.07'g Free From Substance Abuse engagement workshop that will allow for citizen input of resources, ideas, and commitments to support Spokane Valley youth to be drug free. Now is a critical time to engage our citizens to step up to their role in helping strengthen the positive community norms for the health and safety of our youth. Many cities across the great state of Washington are searching for ways to deal with the impact of substance and violence related social norms including social media, billboards, advertizing, and other means of influence on their community. The city of Spokane Valley can be at the forefront of citizen engagement for the greater good for our city—benefiting our youth. Thank you for your consideration of this request being submitted in honor of every young person who has been a part of WDFY and the caring adults who support their commitment a bright future for the youth of Spokane Valley. ` a /3 2017 Application for Social Service Support From the City of Spokane Valley Applicant Information: Spokane Valley Partners Physical Address: P.Q. Box 141360 10814 East Broadway Avenue Spokane Valley, WA 99214-1360 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Contact: Ken Briggs, CEO Phone: 509-927-1153 Email: ceo@svpart.org Website : ww-w.svp.org Statement of Purpose: For nearly 4o years, Spokane Valley Partners (SVP) and its antecedent organizations, the Valley Community Center and Valley Food Bank, have provided critical social and emergency services for low income households, seniors in need and those families facing temporary financial setbacks. SVP serves families in all of Eastern Spokane County, with the largest percentage living within the City of Spokane Valley as illustrated below. Spokane Valley Partners Service Recipients by Zip Code AH Others - 1% 990119 99(}7.51 99427 —� ~ 1)11 ro 2%o 3% 9()0 16 - f% / 00)1Fi 990,1/3/ G% f i1 00)1) 111.IV 997C)b 4 1/% , 6 ifi 1 Page l of 4 Our Food Program, the largest emergency outlet in Spokane County, provides nearly 3 million pounds of food to local families each year. SVP's clothing bank distributes free clothing, household goods, personal care items, and layettes for newborns to over 9,00o families each year. SVP's emergency ervices program provides assistance with utilities, rent, bus passes, prescriptions and other assistance to over 2,40o individuals annually. SVP also offers several seasonal programs for low income families including"Coats-4-Kids"; and our"Food for Thought" program for homeless students. For the past several years SVP has also provided swim suits and pool passes for local kids. True to our commitment of promoting self-reliance, SVP programs have appropriate educational components e.g. life skills classes, financial planning workshops, and cooking/nutrition demonstrations. SVP also serves as the fiscal agent for the Greater Valley Support Network, a 300+ member coalition comprised of faith congregations, businesses, schools, elected officials, service clubs and non-profits. The Network seeks to share best practices, coordinate services and maximize our impact on disadvantaged families. SVP has also developed new initiatives geared toward helping families learn to grow some of their own food. Our"Fresh Start Community Garden" operates on 2.5 acres provided to us by Modern Electric Water Company. SVP staff members have considerable experience in ease management and are able to identify needs and match our service recipients with additional community resources as needed. In addition to our own core and seasonal programs, SVP provides a home base for other organizations including ValleyFest, SNAP, Ignite Community Theater, The ARC of Spokane, Steps Reentiy, and Operation Healthy Family. By clustering services on one central campus, we are able save our clients' time, travel expense and the emotional stress associated with multiple trips. Our surveys show that families coming to SVP use, on average, three services per visit. Local Community Impact: Each year we: • Provide food for over 11,000 families through our Rosauers Food Bank • Offer cooking and other classes in our STCU Community Education Classroom • Distribute clothing, personal care items, toys, and small household goods to more than 6.000 families through our Clothing Bank and Humanix Career Clothing Bank • Provide emergency help to 700 families through our Emergency Assistance Program • Distribute boxes of Valentine's Day cards to 100 students through our Have a Heart Program • Distribute weekend food to over 300 homeless students, on a weekly basis through our Food For Thought Program Page 2 of 4 • Teach families how to grow some of their own food and also grow thousands of pounds of fresh produce for our Food Bank through our Community Gardens Program • Manage funds and provide financial counseling for an average of 105 families per month through our Protective Payee Program • Provide holiday food baskets to more than 1,200 families and Easter baskets to more than 300 kids through our Food Bank • Utilize more than 23,000 volunteer hours Funding Rationale: As a private, donor based organization, it is a continuous challenge to fund operations. SVP operates very efficiently, with administrative and fundraising costs less than 8% (the benchmark for organizations similar in size and complexity to SVP is 15%). Like many businesses and organizations facing very tight budgets, SVP maintains a very small and flexible professional staff(6.5 full time equivalents in 2016). Each staff member is expected to fill multiple operational roles as necessary. With a projected $490,000 operational budget for 2017, SVP will provide over $3,000,000 in iervices. This will be accomplished through leveraging community resources. With our small paid staff, SVP utilizes volunteers extensively; over 23,000 hours were given in 2016 (ii full time equivalents). SVP also procures substantial in-kind contributions of food (over 15,000,000 pounds since 2006) and clothing (over 1,500,000 pounds since 2006) as well as dedicated funds for utilities assistance, prescriptions and other emergency services (over $820,000 since 2006). Financial Information: Spokane Valley Partners is requesting an investment of$40,000 from the City of Spokane Valley in support of SVP operations. Per the city's stated preference, we are not requesting funds for salaries or capital projects. This investment will represent approximately 8%of our annual operational budget and approximately 1.3% of our total budget. The chart below illustrates the projected sources of our 2016 operational revenue. Page 3 of 4 SVP Projected 2017 Revenue Sources Psyee x$4 ,000, ,4: :Pr? 1 N0 Auction,'$30,000, Leases,$76,000,16% ' '' 6% '.Goat Scramble,$30,000,,'' lu,Ili t.J!td ri i r, I 7 a CityelSpokaneValley,$40,000,.,, _ - :FaithCongregdi . wi.i $50,000,10%.;:,..i Fowndiatiortra,$40,000i. :8% i.10.11ii .)I-zrlit=lhit. 0}4'1'rwfir Communi Grou s h► P , :School Drives,$1-7,000';, SVP has had to finance some operational and capital expenses from reserves the past several years. This has unfortunately resulted in reductions in staffing levels and programs. Our reserves are now at historic lows. The grant of$40,000 from the City of Spokane Valley will decrease the risk that programs and services would need to be further cut or eliminated. Of equal importance, receiving direct funding from the Iargest municipality in our service area adds considerable credibility to our requests for support from community groups, private foundations and corporations outside of our service area. Our requests for capital project funds from the State of Washington have been highly successful through the continuing support of our District 4 legislators, with $585,000 granted to SVP during the past three biennial budgets. With corporate,foundation and other local matches,this figure is well over $t million. These"outside funders" carefully evaluate the nature and degree of local sources of support, including our home city. Further, as we choose local contractors for these capital projects, these funds directly benefit our local economy. Fully funding our operations is vital to 5VP''s long term financial stabilityas well as our ability to provide critical services to those in need in our community. Page 4 of 4 /I/ AmElei Vietnam Veterans of America Contact: Mini Daugherty V. P. WA. State Council Council Communications Inland Empire Chapter 879 19017 East Montgomery Dr. Spokane Valley, WA. 99027 509-863-5115 Subject: Social Services Grant Request The Vietnam Veterans of America, (VVA), is the only national Vietnam Veterans organization Congressionally Charted. A few of the VVA goals are to serve our community, to identify the full range of disabling injuries and illnesses incurred during military service and to support the next generation of America's war veterans. We help support all veterans no matter what era they served. The ongoing efforts of our VVA's government relation's efforts are why all of the Veteran Service Centers exist today. The Veterans Center on Mirabeau Parkway in our Spokane Valley is just one example. Our VVA Chapter 879 works to help support our Spokane Valley Vet Center. Approximately 4 years ago, it was obvious to us that our local center was on the verge of becoming overwhelmed by our veterans and families seeking services. So our goal has been to find the best way to support our veterans and the Service Center. We need more VSO's. Veteran Service Officers start and process claims for veterans. To anyone's knowledge there has never been a trained and certified VVA Sponsored Veteran Service Officer in Spokane. We need to change that reality. It has been statistically proven many times that the VVA Certified Service Officers have a higher successful completion of veteran's claims. Keep in mind that there are 60,000 veterans in Spokane County. Plus a minimum of 3,500 active duty personnel which rotate in and our of Spokane area on their regular deployments. These active duty people also will be leaving our military and come home. Based on statistics found on the Spokane Valley web site, there are approximately 94,000 residents. Typically 10% of a total population are veterans. That makes over 9,000 veterans living in our community. The discharged military residence will increase. Our goal to establish base line funding for a VVA/VSO training program. Placing the newly trained VVA Service Officers right here in our Spokane Valley. Not only to improve the monetary conditions for our veterans, but also to stimulate our valley economy. Properly satisfied veteran first time claims vary in dollar amounts based on the percentage of disability award, I would also like to point out that the VSO will be helping family members with Death, Aid and Attendance benefits for qualifying veterans. Educational, DIC (dependent insurance compensation) benefits for the qualifying spouse and children. Veterans awarded 50% disabilities can then become eligible for social security benefits. And our VSO's can be trained to complete SSDI & SSI claims. Awards generate monetary compensation. I have personal knowledge of many thousand dollar monthly awards, plus back pay per individual veteran. This is an absolute win/win scenario for the veteran, their families and the economy of our Spokane Valley. Our organization is requesting $40,000 for the training and paying stipend amounts for two service officers. One trained and established service officers needs, require $27,000. This requested amount also would pay for the computer and office equipment necessary to conduct service officer business. These monies are for a base line start up program to be established here in our Spokane Valley. Even though we have attempted to establish a Spokane Valley service officer budget for the past 3 years, we have never been able to establish any funding. Management of this program will be done by our WA. State VVA State Council, It is the initial funding that has always been the problem to get our program started. Once this program is in place, it can be built upon bringing in other service possibilities. Our local VVA Chapter 879 hosts fund raising events, usually in front of our area grocery stores in the valley and other areas of Spokane. Always dispersing information to our veterans and families upon request. Our chapter members always approach citizens in various businesses throughout our Valley. Handing out information about Agent Orange diseases and birth defects, and information about our chapter and tell of our monthly meetings. Plus we are ona first name basis with the Spokane Vet Center and our VA Hospital. We are very active and accessible. We presently have over 70 chapter members, 9 of these members live in the Spokane Valley. Thank you, 497,41-- Jim , 2 Jim Daugherty V.P. WA. State Council Vietnam Veterans of America 19017 East Montgomery Dr. Spokane Valley, WA. 99027 509-863-5115 9/30/2015 column Counties Bordering Spokane County: Stevens 5546 Pend Oreille 1594 Lincoln 1382 Whitman 2907 11, 429 Spokane Co. 48,507 Total 59,936 N. Idaho Counties Boundry 1145 Bonner 4566 Kootenai 13,784 Benewah 982 Total 20,477 The estamated total veteran population that may come to Spokane County for Veteran Services is 80,413. Washington VetPop County-Level Veteran Population by State, 2013-2017 County, St 9/30/2013 9/30/2014 9/30/2015 9/30/2016 9/30/2017 Adams, WA 920 913 904 896 886 Asotin, WA 2,352 2,333 2,314 2,296 2,279 Benton, WA 15,539 15,504 15,444 15,381 15,313 Chelan, WA 6,086 5,985 5,880 5,773 5,663 Clallam, WA 9,806 9,750 9,686 9,606 9,519 Clark, WA 39,231 38,955 38,641 38,313 37,980 1 Columbia, WA 436 439 441 444 447 Cowlitz, WA 11 ,422 11,355 11,287 • 11,206 11,122 Douglas, WA 3,277 3,261 3,242 3,219 3,196 Ferry, WA 986 990 993 995 998 Franklin, WA 3,964 4,008 4,048 4,087 4,124 Garfield, WA 247 240 234 227 221 Grant, WA 6,062 6,024 5,981 5,939 5,897 Grays Harbor, 7,860 7,831 7,793 7,744 7,690 WA Island, WA 13,868 14,109 14,275 14,439 14,609 Jefferson, WA 3,977 3,930 3,876 3,820 3,764 King, WA 120,816 117,285 113,811 110,492 107,316 Kitsap, WA 37,751 38,202 38,492 38,769 39,058 Kittitas, WA 3,224 3,173 3,125 3,077 3,033 Klickitat, WA 2,416 2,447 2,475 2,500 2,523 Lewis, WA 8,900 8,850 8,795 8,732 8,668 Lincoln, WA 1,383 1,383 1,382 1 ,380 1,378 Mason, WA 8,715 8,757 8,786 8,802 8,811 Okanogan, WA 4,026 3,976 3,923 3,866 3,809 Pacific, WA 2,989 2,963 2,935 2,904 2,870 Pend Oreille, WA 1,616 1,606 1,594 1 ,582 1 ,567 Pierce, WA 89,047 89,366 89,456 89,539 89,648 San Juan, WA 1,771 1,748 1,722 1 ,696 1 ,671 Skagit, WA 12,707 12,627 12,535 12,434 12,330 Skamania, WA 1,281 1,289 1,295 1,299 1,302 Snohomish, WA 58,436 57,819 57,167 56,534 55,934 Spokane, WA 49,020 48,799 48,507 48,212 47,931 Stevens, WA 5,602 5,575 5,546 5,512 5,477 Thurston, WA 31 ,745 31,988 32,167 32,348 32,536 Wahkiakum, WA 497 499 501 502 503 Walla Walla, WA 4,566 4,472 4,382 4,294 4,210 Whatcom, WA 16,596 16,447 16,287 16,125 15,958 Whitman, WA 2,907 2,910 2,907 2,905 2,901 Yakima, WA 15,983 _ 15,817 15,635 15,460 15,289 ( 608,026 603,623 598,460 593,350 588,430 1 I / Widows Might PO Box 14005 Spokane Valley, WA 99214 Request for $20,000 for Social Services Grant From City of Spokane Valley, WA Submitted by Wes Teterud, President August 10, 2016 P. O. Box 14005 Spokane Valley, WA 99214 509-922-4535 widowsmightspokane @ gmail,corn www.widowsmightspokanc.con1 1 C}'t(i ,t8A/i1G 7 t Abstract: A woman's income level automatically drops by 40 percent when she loses the financial support of her late husband. Often, the biggest impact with this significant drop hits the housing needs of a widow. Widows may still be responsible to pay for mortgages, property taxes, repairs and maintenances. Financial fears related to housing are one of the chief concerns for many widows in the Spokane Valley. One of the goals of Widows Might's Widows Fund is the Housing Relief Project. This aggressive goal is intended to raise $750,000 that would go toward reducing mortgages, paying delinquent utilities/taxes and providing funds for repairs and maintenances for the widows of Spokane Valley, Widows Might is requesting a $20,000 social services grant from the City of Spokane Valley to partner with this project to assist the widows of Spokane Valley who need housing assistance. This grant would also serve as a stimulus for economic growth in Spokane Valley because the goods and services purchased on behalf of widows are done through Iocal Valley businesses (e.g., auto technicians, plumbers, carpenters, attorneys, Home Depot, Costco, Lowes, WalMart, etc .). 2 `"1Ytt�Gu�S-�(r��rt Y'f History: Widows Might began in 1998 in Spokane Valley, WA. The organization under IRS section 501 (c) 3 is a public charity qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts. The organization is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees. Widows Might operates on a totally voluntary basis (i.e., there are no salaries or administrative costs). The funding for the expenses (i.e., luncheons) and projects come from individual donations, corporate foundations, faith based groups, private foundations and civic organizations. No fund raisers are employed. Widows Might hosts educational luncheons at Centerplace Regional Event Center, in the Spokane Valley throughout the year. These luncheon programs address issues related to widowhood (e.g., how to live alone safely, how to cook for one, how to prevent being taken advantage by scam artists and identity thieves, the Widow and her health, etc.). These luncheons benefit over 150 widows each year. Website: www.widowsmightspokane.com Email: widowsinightspokanc C gmaii.cona Face Book: Widows Might 3 (Wc04:14 ( -,y(7 1 Purpose: The purpose of Widows Might is to care for Widows in Spokane Valley. This is accomplished by three goals: 1. Assist Widows in their plight 2. Advocate for Widows with their challenges 3. Alert family and community to the needs of Widows in their circles of influence. Objectives: To accomplish the goals of Widows Might, the following objectives include: • Provide financial assistance through the Widows Fund. • Network with professionals in legal, financial, government and medical communities to provide resources for Widows. • Educate Widows to equip them to live alone again. 4 cVagiS Cyn ti Housing Relief Project: The Widows Might Board of Trustees approved a Housing Relief Project with a budget of $750,000. The project is designed to provide assistance for needy widows in Spokane Valley who are left with significant housing expenses when their husbands died. The Housing Relief Project will be used for necessary remodels, housing repairs, delinquent utilities and property taxes and mortgage assistance. The $20,000 request to the City of Spokane Valley represents less than 3% of the targeted budget of$750,000 for the Housing Relief Project. These funds would benefit both the widows and businesses of Spokane Valley. Professionals, skilled laborers and small businesses in Spokane Valley will enjoy economic development as Widows Might partners with them on behalf of Widows. Stores like Costco, Walmart, Home Depot, and Lowes will receive money from purchases on behalf of Widows through Widows Might. Attorneys, real estate agents, bankers, and accountants are representative of the professionals in Spokane Valley who will benefit from the disbursement of funds from this project. Skilled laborers and small businesses in the Valley such as carpenters, plumbers, electricians, auto technicians, body shops, auto repair shops and retail businesses will receive the economic value of this project. 5 (V,cItAm�%1 itt 214 Narrative: An 86-year-old widow who has lived in her same Spokane Valley house for over 60 years requested assistance with new flooring in her kitchen. During the intake interview it was discovered that her bathroom was really the critical room that need a complete redo. The sample picture of before the remodel and after the work was completed illustrates this point. The costs for her kitchen and bathroom were over$4,000. A local Valley plumber and carpenter were employed to do the work. Supplies and materials were purchased from Valley businesses. 6 cWaltos al'igit ( \ i i . .. • - ...', I r . _ -. • '''ir'_:r.c.,\,,.11, _i___... ., . 1-7 -- - ....._ . , , i• 1,„. . \ , , • • , I I , _ . . . , . . 1 t , if ,hi i, \ •. 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Both of these women rely on their daughter/mother to transport them to Dr. offices, hospitals, grocery shopping. A local Valley auto technician was employed to repair her car. Several issues were diagnosed and over $2,000 was spent on repairs. 9 4,(t6,8044 Widows Might Budget 2016 This budget reflects rental, food services and program costs for six Widows Might luncheons and educational programs for 2016. It also includes a budget for the "Housing Relief" project. The luncheons are held at the CenterPlace Regional Event Center (Spokane Valley) Great Room. Rental: $3,144 Luncheons: $10,000 Program: $800 Widows Fund: $25,000 Housing Relief Project: $750,000 10 cv,t,,,s c ((pt i, )1! .C) 1, 01 4( Summary: Widows Might is serving the needs of those widows in Spokane Valley who lack family or faith- based support. The funding for meeting these needs comes from the generous donations from individuals and grants from foundations. A grant from the Spokane Valley City would be most appreciated and would make a significant difference in the lives of the citizen widows of Spokane Valley. 11 SrThe Facts of Widowhood SVde-1-j- kt \ • Three out of four married women �� m America will be widowed in theirC----- 1 `' 1 lifetime. b 0 • The median age of a widow is o or fifty six (56). Z 7.- ,:: \,4) 10( •Women remain in the state of �c,D O 947ihig CAit widowhood for an average length of eighteen (18) years. R •A widow does not qualify for her a "Caring for Widows in husband's social security benefit until The Spokane Region " age sixty (60). b •A widow's health is at a higher '� . _ risk of declining during the first few '.' ' `' I - ,` ` i years of widowhood than at any other ` `,. time in her life. i ,'i ;It, r-- ' -4t-',, 4 C3 * .t - of _ , IV i, 4. •A woman's income level automat- j kg-V cally drops by 40% when she loses -:- the financial support of her late husband. ---_____— 1 509-922-4535 jj www.widowsmightspokane.com o r wvvw_WidowsMightSpo�ane_corn widowsmightspokane@ nmaiL corn About Us Vision of Widows li igh t Widows Fund t. 1114 /N.,÷,,e, The Vision. of Widows Might is to A special Widows Fund is established Care for Widows in The Spokane to assist those widows whose financial .4 Region needs cannot be met by family, faith- based, or other community based - The Goals of Widows Might are to: sources. Under section 501( c ) 3 of the Internal Widows Might began in 1998 in Assist widows in their plight. revenue Code, the Widows Fund is Spokane,Washington. qualified to receive tax deductible Advocate for widows with their bequests, devises, transfers or gifts. Educational luncheons are held challenges throughout the year to address issues related to widowhood (e.g., how to live 100% of the contributions received alone safely,how to cook for one, how Alert family and community to the are used to assist widows who face to prevent being taken advantage by needs of widows in their circles of financial challenges. scam artists, etc.) influence. The basic needs of food, shelter, Widows Might does not serve as a The objectives of Widows Might transportation, clothing and bereavement organization,but helps include: medical are addressed with this widows after the initial grief process. fund. • Providing financial assistance To Donate ByCheck: Widows Might does not discriminate through the Widows Fund. against ethnicity or creed in assisting widows. Make Payable to: • Networking with professionals Widows Might is governed by a board in legal, financial, government Widows Might of trustees, and is not affiliated with and medical communities to Pd Box 14005 any other organization- provide resources for widows. Spokane Valley, WA 99214 For more information visit our website: • Educating widows to equip them to live alone again. ---:‘'IN , ir\L' '41 www.widowsmightspokane.com 457 2017 City of Spokane Valley Economic Development Activities and Social Service Efforts Basic Information Organization Name: Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Spokane Address: 930 North Monroe, Spokane, Washington 99201 Tax-Exempt Status: Non-profit— 501(c)(3) Tax ID Number: 91-0565025 Agency Contact Information Name: Regina Malveaux, Chief Executive Officer Phone: (509) 789-9303 Email: reginam@ywcaspokane.org f Program Information Program Name: Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program (ADVP) Spokane Valley Confidential Safe Sheltering Program Amount Requested: $9,360 Amount Requested as a % of the Overall Agency Budget: 0.26% Amount Requested as a % of the Overall Shelter Program Budget: 1.5% Application Type Type of Grant: Social Services Signature of Authorized Indivitlru l:: lV Date: 8/4/16 ( Name and Title(Print or Type): Regina Malveaux, CEO ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND Governed by a 24-member board of directors, the YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace,justice, freedom and dignity for all. For 113 years, YWCA Spokane has been helping women and children overcome social, economic, racial, and personal barriers in order to accomplish their goals and achieve healthier and more fulfilling lives. Providing unduplicated programs in domestic violence victims' advocacy, economic empowerment, and early childhood education, the YWCA positively impacts the lives of over 16,000 community members each year. The YWCA fulfills its mission through its three umbrella programs: e The Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program (ADVP)provides safe shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, counseling, legal assistance, and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence and their children. ADVP's mission is to work cooperatively with other local organizations to end domestic violence in Spokane County. ADVP served 13,763 domestic violence survivors and their children in 2015. O The Women's Opportunity Center (WOC) is a job readiness and personal development resource center for women who have experienced domestic violence,job loss, single motherhood, limited access to formal education,poverty, homelessness, or a combination of these. Services help each participant improve her livelihood as well as her personal and educational assets. The Center supported 2,269 women in 2015. ▪ Child and Youth Services offerings include the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), which helps low-income four year olds to be kindergarten ready; a free, on-site child care program, which enables women with children to participate in YWCA classes and services; and a Child Advocacy Program, which provides counseling to children and caregivers who have survived domestic violence and are in the process of rebuilding their lives. These programs assisted 1,565 children and their family members in 2015. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT NEED 6 In Washington State, 51% of all assaults result from domestic violence. ® In 55% of all domestic violence-related homicides, the victim had left or was in the process of leaving her abuser when she was murdered. Domestic Violence Offenses(per 1,000) .4.y i • Spokane County's domestic violence ='r_ z F 4 r: 010.•° 20 - ;...1:00E1 S I okaiie 6 4 7.0 6.8 7.5 8.7 rate(9.4 incidences per 1,000) WA State 5.7 5.7 5.6 5.9 5.9 eclipses that of the state (7.0 incidences per 1,000). METHOD YWCA Spokane has administered a shelter in the City of Spokane since.1999 and opened a second shelter in the City of Spokane Valley in 2013. Since opening our smaller Valley shelter(a large residential home), we have been trying to envision a more cost effective way to help domestic violence victims and their children in the City of Spokane Valley. A joint research � P 1 http:llwww.srhd.orglspokanecountslindicator146ldomestic-violence. Retrieved 2/5/16 Page 2 of 6 paper published by three national nonprofits2 has got us moving in a new direction, The research paper, titled "A Sensible & Cost-Effective Solution: Master Leasing Scattered-Site Rental Units to Provide Emergency Shelter," advocates for moving away from the traditional sheltering model. The authors contend that traditional shelters are too expensive and oftentimes unsuited to the task of stabilizing the homeless. In our experience, this is often the case, as shelter cannot always meet the needs of our domestic violence victims, especially those with children. Our overflow mechanism, which is to house clients in hotel rooms, is also very expensive and can create difficult living situations for women with children. BENEFITS The master leasing model proposed in the paper states that a third party, such as the YWCA, should be the lease holder and assume responsibility for complying with standard rental terms and conditions. The shelter(rental) unit can be converted to permanent housing once clients/families have the necessary resources (often in the form of rent subsidies) to pay rent and take on leases. Clients that do not want to "transition in place"can be assisted in locating alternative permanent housing. Depending on what the client chooses, the original unit can be used to shelter a new family, or a new unit can be leased, This model provides family-friendly living conditions, while also providing economic stimulus to property owners. A recent demonstration in Los Angeles achieved excellent results. More than 200 homeless families were provided emergency housing in 146 apartments at an average cost of $1,634 per month ($54 per day). This included fair market rent, basic furnishings, household goods, utilities, maintenance, and repairs. The paper provides evidence (partially reproduced in the table below)that a similar program would be cost effective in other communities, :,City ;'.Monthly Slieltet Two-Bedroom FMR: Pei cerit'Diffet once Cosh . Massachusetts* $3,300 $1,098 (67%) Philadelphia* $2,827 $1,005 (64%) Columbus (OH)* $3,480 $740 (79%) Spokane $2,500** $546 (78%) * The data for Massachusetts, Philadelphia, and Columbus is 5 years old. A 2015 data ** Approximate cost per household YWCA QUALIFICATIONS o Established in 1976, the YWCA Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program (ADVP) is the only state-recognized DV service provider in Spokane County. 9 YWCA ADVP is the only Spokane County DV provider listed on the "Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter Programs and Advocacy Services"page of the WA State Department of Social & Health Services website. • YWCA provides Spokane County's only DV services that conform to the "Supportive 2 Beyond Shelter(Los Angeles,CA);National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (Washington,DC);and National Policy and Advocacy Council on Homelessness(Washington,DC) Page 3 of 6 Services and Administrative Standards for Domestic Violence Agencies" as codified in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). 0 YWCA is the only Spokane County nonprofit that meets the WAC standards for,3 definition of,4 and requirements to operates as a DV agency. O All ADVP staff receives a minimum of 36 hours of initial training and 20 hours of annual continuing education.6 O YWCA expends more than $750,000 in federal funds each year and, therefore, is subject to an annual Single Audit. BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY With Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) funds supplied by Spokane County, we will implement our new scattered- site shelter model in the late 2015:Outputs: . fall of 2016. This will reduce 3,810 Crisis Line calls the erosion of each victim's 78 victims and their children sheltered in the Valley safety nets, while also 442 victims and their children sheltered in the City of Spokane providing safe refuge and confidentiality. Domestic violence victims residing in the Valley have friends in their local communities. Their children have social and supportive networks at their schools. Some victims have religious communities to which they belong. Others benefit from having extended family in their neighborhoods. By providing scattered-site shelter in the Valley, we will help our Valley clients stay in their home communities so that they can continue accessing their existing safety nets. By emphasizing this potential, we can minimize disruptions to school, work, and community life. Enabling a victim to choose to continue to reside in her own community(if that is where she feels safest) ensures that her safety nets remain intact, which, in turn, can help her transition smoothly to a safe, stable living situation. 205 Otrtca"mes: 90% of Crisis Line callers indicated that they felt their safety had increased as a result of safety planning and an increased awareness of available support and resources 99% of victims indicated that they felt their safety had increased as a result of shelter services • 90% of victims indicated that they felt their long-term stability and safety had increased By furnishing shelter and comprehensive support services, we are able to merge two priorities: (1)providing shelter as an immediate, basic human need, and (2) ensuring that barriers are addressed so clients can transition to stable, permanent housing with secured sources of income. DIRECT CONTACT WITH CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY RESIDENTS The direct services we provide for our clients are aptly defined and explained in our FY2017 service contract with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services: 3 WAC 388-61A-0210 A WAC 388-61A-0220 5 WAC 388-61A-0250 6 Ibid Page 4 of 6 e "Advocacy" means that the client is involved with an advocate in individual or group sessions with a primary focus of safety planning, empowerment, and education of the client through reinforcement of the client's autonomy and self-determination. Advocacy also means speaking and acting for change or justice with, or on behalf of, another person or cause, Advocacy is survivor-centered and uses non-victim blaming methods that include: o Identifying barriers to, and strategies to enhance, safety, including safety-planning. o Clarifying and increasing awareness of the power and control associated with domestic violence and the options one may have to obtain resources while staying safe. o Supporting independent decision-making based on the unique needs and circumstances of each individual. a "Children/Youth Advocacy"means an age-appropriate intervention service that strives to assist children/youth to express feelings about their exposure to domestic violence. It is an educational, rather than a therapeutic intervention, and is focused on providing education about domestic violence, safety planning, and developing or enhancing problem-solving skills. Advocacy can be provided on an individual basis and in group settings. e "Crisis Intervention" means services provided to an individual in crisis to stabilize an individual's emotions, clarify issues, and provide support and assistance to help explore options for resolution of the individual's immediate crisis and needs. e "Safety Plan" is a process of thinking through with the victim how to increase safety for both the victim of domestic violence and any dependent children of the victim. Safety planning addresses both immediate and long-term risks, barriers, or concerns regarding the victim and any dependent children. It is based on knowledge about the specific pattern of the domestic violence perpetrator's tactics and the protective factors of the victim and any dependent children. Safety planning can be done formally, informally, in writing or orally, or in any other conversational process between the victim and advocate. • "Support Group"means interactive group sessions of two or more victims of domestic violence that is facilitated by trained staff on a regular basis. Participants share experiences, offer mutual support, and receive information and education around a specific topic of common interest. Support groups validate the experiences of victims, explore options,build on strengths, and respect participants' rights to make their own decisions. A shelter or house meeting where, for example,chores are discussed, and there is no advocacy provided, is not a support group. Finally, our DSHS contract also warns: "Services that blame the victim for the abuse and do not hold the abuser accountable for the violence are ineffective and will likely result in further harm to the victim, up to and including death." SUMMARY BUDGET During the 2017 calendar year, we anticipate that 80 domestic violence survivors and their children will be served by our new Valley scattered-site shelter program.We have acquired grant dollars to cover leasing and staffing for our new Valley scattered-site shelter program,but we are lacking the funds to cover housing supplies/necessities/furniture and transportation for clients. Therefore, we respectfully request the following assistance: Page 5 of 6 2017 City of Spokane Valley Request Item Calculation Total Client Supplies ($400/month x 12 months) $4,800 Client Transportation ($180/month x 12 months) $2,160 Client Gas Vouchers ($200/month x 12 months) $2,400 Total $9,360 • Client Supplies: Expenses will include necessities such as new mattresses and bed frames, as well as other needed furnishings and/or small appliances (dining table, vacuum, etc.). e Client Transportation: Transportation includes cab fare for victims fleeing violent homes and/or bus passes once they are situated in a shelter unit. © Client Gas Vouchers: For clients with cars, funds to pay for gasoline are always critical. Vouchers will assist clients in driving to interviews,work,school, childcare, etc. These budget items will directly benefit City of Spokane Valley residents who participate in our sheltering program. Additionally, these costs will meet the City's giving guidelines, as they are neither capital assets nor salaries. AGENCY BUDGET Attached hereto,please find the approved 2016 (January 1 to December 31)operating budgets for the YWCA and our shelter program. Please note that the shelter budget includes both the City of Spokane and the City of Spokane Valley. • • Page 6 of 6 YWCA 2016 Budget Revenue YWCA Contributions 227,000 United Way 188,004 Events 340,000 Government Grants- State 1,395,705 Government Grants-City& County 302,156 Government Grants- Federal 647,708 Private Grants 73,766 Program Fees - Facility Rentals 160,700 Miscellaneous Revenue 4,250 In-kind Contributions 180,000 Financial Income (Expense) (14,000) Total Revenue 3,505,289~ Operating Expenses Salaries and Wages 1,929,883 Payroll Taxes 193,064 Employee Benefits 122,610 Retirement 54,815 Professional Fees & Licenses 150,596 Supplies 41,679 Printing 15,290 Telephone(connectivity) 32,803 Office Equipment 79,882 Postage 5,450 Dues 21,500 Occupancy 345,480 Staff Development 37,150 Travel & Events 114,384 Insurance 25,658 Other expenses 23,400 Client services 190,700 In-kind Expenses 180,000 Total Operating Expenses 3,564,344 NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (59,055) YWCA { 1 Confidential Safe Shelter 2016 Budget Revenue Shelter Contributions - United Way - Events Government Grants -State 130,462 Government Grants-City& County 259,636 Government Grants - Federal 107,300 Private Grants 28,266 Program Fees - Facility Rentals - Miscellaneous Revenue - In-kind Contributions 100,000 Financial Income (Expense) - Total Revenue 625,664 Operating Expenses Salaries and Wages 296,389 Payroll Taxes 29,588 Employee Benefits 12,060 Retirement 5,980 Professional Fees & Licenses - Supplies 2,800 Printing - Telephone(connectivity) 7,300 Office Equipment 2,700 Postage Dues - Occupancy 85,300 Staff Development - Travel & Events 2,500 Insurance 9,300 Other expenses 14,000 Client services 28,000 In-kind Expenses 100,000 Management Expenses 43,031 -Total Operating Expenses 638,948 NET SURPLUSI(DEFICIT) (13,284) ' SURVIVOR'S NC ' YWCA IS ON A MISSION DamEsTic "I didn't recognize all the signs.They vioLENcE started so small and built up slowly over time. rtwasn'ta ta.. ' 0 o rt Was rea- y COMMUNITY EDUCATION Tn' SUPPORT SERVICES o •erful. The violent episodes were sometimes years apart.That is what made it Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior so hard,so confusing. used to gain or maintain power and "I went to a YWCA support group,and I control over an intimate partner. sto professionals, YWCA ALTERNATIVES TO We offertrainin ing a counselor. I cried and cried. g p , I di,n't reaslzel ow much i nee'.tsd a organizations,and other groups who want DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROG RAM release,how much I was holding it to learn how partner violence affects their together for everyon- .. ;;ut the business or community and what to do 24hr Helpline: 326.CALL (2255) `eel, but I still didn't when someone they know, work with, or want to leave him. I v -. supervise experiences intimate-partner .1 a :.e i_at_ - .. ' The YWCA respected domestic violence. - - - - — - my decisions.They never wavered in their YWCA, �S ON � MISSION support for me,which made it safe for me to come back when I needed them again. eliminating racism 4 "His behavior got worse,and the violent empowering women episodes happened more frequently. I was scared for my life and left.We stayed at the ywc a YWCA domestic violence shelter. I was so upset that this h. - The staff inraigracTaus and kind and SPOKANE patient with me. It 06 . fr.- .'te• = _-`e- e;,- o Y. s before I 930 N Monroe St I Spokane,WA 99201 found a new home.The YWCA connected me ywcaspokane.org 1509.789.9297 .••Y to a training program that helped me find 24hr DV Helpline: 509.326.CALL(2255) employment.The YWCA offered me a match @ywcaspokane savings program that allowed me to purchase a computer. I then got my S e 40v e S bachelor's degree through online courses. in 0 YouTuhe all, proudly. ``I will never forget about this valuable resource and how important it has been to my survival." TT 4.e.1 w,®eingaan Sto,r -.fill,YWCA Spokane Client Way fir. Department of Social 7flV &Health Services N. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES k YWCA Alternatives to Domestic Violence Programs , =: : , , - -}: Our helpline is supported by our A safe place to rest, regroup, sort out 'r , ,id _ friendly shelter staff and is available feelings, and time to prepare for what for you to call 24 hrs-a-day, 365 to do next. Emergency clothing,food, ii 17167g ; IS ON A MISSION days-a-year. and necessities are available. W P-A OUND }i .=D TESD Acta'` PRO7ECT;ON ORD=RS CONTACT US TODAY Every Wed at 1pm we provide a We can help you understand and 24hr Helpline&Shelter: 509.326.2255 comprehensive walk-in clinic for receive formal legal protection Protection Orders: 509.477.3656 women, designed to help figure out designed to protect you against Counseling,family law, all other what is going on and what to do next* stalking, harassment, and physical services please call: 509.789.9297 y Available on a first-come,first-serve abuse from your intimate partner. basis. Childcare is available. _ 77.m R c :4,Ic to g,:i; cS p7^ >:f°.. 'r1Clr4g various S to Ewa P' ,.Xr rrAssistance with paperwork, answering ?'inof , o r_r`I aola i`. 11rlrlra@ questions, and navigating he familyj If ' �h 1,-1o._-i^,� i` L I � � �i°..buse.A We are here to help you move through � � g gl the [ a very difficult time. 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