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Home My WebLink AboutReg 2018-08-06 Item 6A - Discussion - Tukwila's Response to HomelessnessCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Aleetirc Rite 08/06/18 Pre/4;nd lzy Ataior:,1. ohvhil review SH ITEM INFORMATION ITEM No, 6.A. SI \ 1 1. Sra )Ns( Response )1( STACY HANSEN Oith IN \I ,\(,I NI) \ D \ 08/06/18 V , \i.) \ 111,4111H Tukwila's to Homelessness (.,1116,, do /),,,,,,, ,,,,,,,( lb'', f ) de (6/06/18 ll ir or \ Io6u1, 1 2 di — k( I ohatoil \ lic I )ille ( 11,11Thin,e ,V11, I 1th 1311 iww. 11,r 1) it, Plibli, I Lir 1,,; \r/c.,i ) ;le - f )ti) r .(11rig I )ah /IC ( ()/(8, // 0 \1,I3 il I i., I)( I ,1 1 'ohm t El ur E i',5 1UR FIN/he Plr ( owl SP1 )\IV )RN Based on Council's request for an update from the May 21, 2018 Regular Meeting, HS and Si \IV \In PD staff are sharing an update on Tukwila's response to housing related issues; new initiatives, policies and partnerships that support residents who are experiencing varying levels of housing insecurity. RI \ 11 \\ I i) I1'r I tI. 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DATE ATTACHMENTS Informational Memorandum dated 07/31/18Power Point 08/06/18 presentation Powerpoint presentation 63 64 City of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Tukwila City Council FROM: Stacy Hansen, Community Services & Engagement CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: July 31, 2018 SUBJECT: Tukwila's Response to Homelessness ISSUE City Council has requested an update on city wide initiatives, policies, collaborations and resources that focus on reducing the complicated circumstances for residents that are experiencing homelessness. BACKGROUND During the 2017/18 budget discussions, Council members generously granted a $50,000 increase in the Human Services Professional Services budget to go towards serving our community's most vulnerable populations. The Human Services Advisory Board made recommendations to funding increases that further support the strategic goal of "A solid foundation for all Tukwila residents.” Along with deepening external partnerships including at the Tukwila School District, staff worked collaboratively on policies and initiatives that promote a healthy and safe community for all residents. DISCUSSION Staff is pleased to share this information that highlights many new and existing partnerships within the region. Working together allows us to share best practices, strategies and make recommendations with a more holistic and comprehensive approach. FINANCIAL IMPACT Costs shown in this presentation were previously allocated as part of the 2017/18 Professional Services budget in the Human Services program. RECOMMENDATION Information and discussion only. ATTACHMENTS Human Services Update power point presentation. 65 66 Tukwila's Response to Homelessness AUGUST 2018 UPDATE HUMAN SERVICES FUNDS THAT IMPACT HOUSING: $180,920 • Prevention 4 programs $31,500 • Intervention 7 programs $31,900 • Outreach 5 programs $22,620 • Housing 4 programs $94,900 OTHER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH HOMELESSNESS Encampment clean-up • Parks, Public Works crews • Debris removal, protective supplies Abandoned structures • Code Enforcement staff engage property owners to secure structure Free showers • Tukwila Community Center, during specified hours, staff managed • 250 showers provided in June 2018 0 PREVENTION & INTERVENTION FOCUSED PROGRAMS Employment Programs • Training/skill building for college credit • Apprenticeship/certificate programs • Career navigation, retention support, case management Temporary Housing supports • Domestic violence confidential shelter (women/children) • 90-day single women • 90-day family shelter • Day shelter/hygiene center (some evening beds) women, women/children, families • 90+ day, transitional, 3 houses, 4 family units (Way Back Inn- 3 houses, valued at $1,130,977) King County Bar Association pro bono support • Legal support during eviction OUTREACH FOCUSED PROGRAMS Nexus (formerly Auburn Youth Resources) • Youth focused (12-24 yrs old) outreach team • Partners with PD • Engagement into case management/services, reunification • Tangibles (health/hygiene, food/warm clothing) • Shelter Sound (formerly Sound Mental Health) • Adult focused outreach team • Partners with PD • Mental/behavioral health, addiction issues • Resource enrollment • System navigation • Housing N OUTREACH AND STABILITY FOCUSED PROGRAMS Tangible resources • Community Police Team, Neighborhood Resource Center • Tukwila School District social workers • Human Services walk-ins Free medical/dental van • 1-2 times per month at Church By the Side of the Road during community lunch program One-time financial assistance • Eviction prevention (utility shut-off/rent assistance) INITIATIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS Tent City 3 (TC3) • Hosted by Church by the Side of the Road (CBSR) May -Aug 2018 • HS staff facilitate logistics meeting with internal/external partners Best Starts for Kids (BSK) funds —Riverton Park United Methodist Church • Case manager focused on Tukwila families • Eviction prevention funds for families at risk of eviction • Valuable, collaborative partner with Human Services Minor Home Repair • Community Development Block Grant funds • Focus on health & safety repairs • Income qualified homeowners • Preserves affordable, single family, aging housing stock INITIATIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS Tukwila School District staff • Dropout Coordinator • McKinney Vento Specialist • Quality Engagement Specialists • Elementary Social Workers Tukwila Community Center • Updated shower policy, M-F 6:30am — 9:30am • Summer Sack Lunch Program — feeding hungry kids! Weekend BackPack Snack Program • City staff collect, donate • Staff volunteer with coordination/distribution INITIATIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS Riverton Park United Methodist Church: • Urgency based, temporary shelter, referrals from PD Mary's Place: • Burien campus to open fall 2018 • 200 beds • 1-2 parent households • On -site case management support • Referral based access, not likely a walk-in facility Tukwila Municipal Court • Unified Payment (UP) Program - Relicensing support consolidating KC traffic tickets • Released from collections • Affordable payment plan • License reinstatement NEWLY IMPLEMENTED INITIATIVES City Council • $50,000 increase to Human Services budget in 2017-18. Funds allocated to: • Training programs • City water/sewer bills • Rent, utility assistance • Tangibles for homeless City Council • Created Source of Income Discrimination (SOID) policy • Landlords cannot refuse to rent from someone based on how rent is paid (legally derived) • Code Enforcement investigates complaints POLICE EFFORTS AND INITIATIVES Community Police Team (CPT) • TPD outreach unit engaging Tukwila homeless • Resource referrals, tangibles Homeless Task Force • Facilitated by PD & HS • Collaborative strategizing with external regional partners • Identify new resources • Identify coordinated response to homelessness in sub -region 00 POLICE EFFORTS AND INTIATIVES Mental Health Professional (MHP) within PD • Identify grant possibilities • Grant applications for MHP on staff • Management, system integration, follow up Counseling, Recovery & Wellness (CReW) Outreach Team • Division of Catholic Community Services • PD requests CReW to engage with local homeless • Focus on engagement/System integration/case management Crisis Response Team • TFD/TPD referrals only • Focus on immediate mental health crisis DCD EFFORTS AND INTIATIVES SKC Collaborative on Affordable Housing & Homelessness: • Convening elected officials, discussion on formalize of partnership of SKC • Convening of city staff to create ILA and scope of services • Addressing affordable housing in SKC with a collaborative, unified voice • Still in discussion phase Regional Housing Task Force • Still in discussion phase 00 0 DCD EFFORTS AND INITIATIVES Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) • Council passed new ordinance allowing ADU • Implementing ordinance in 2018 Rental Housing Program • Adopted National Healthy Housing Code • Focus on black mold, infestations and remediation • Inspections every 4 years • Reduction in need to vacate due to life/safety issues • Resident stabilization (less mobility)