HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCD 2021-03-01 Item 1D - Discussion - King County's Health through Housing PresentationCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning & Community Development Committee
FROM: Jack Pace DCD Director
BY: Minnie Dhaliwal, Deputy DCD Director
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: March 1, 2021
SUBJECT: King County's Health through Housing Initiative
ISSUE
King County's Health through Housing Initiative
BACKGROUND
On Feb 22, 2021, Leo Flor, Director King County Department of Community and Housing
Services and Kelly Rider, Government Relations Manager gave presentation to the Tukwila City
Council on King County's Health through Housing Initiative. The presentation is attached to this
memo.
DISCUSSION
King County Council adopted a .1% countywide sales tax in October 2020, as authorized by HB
1590. King County is expecting to generate $50 million per year in 2021. King County's goal is
to house 1600 King County residents experiencing or at risk of experiencing chronic
homelessness. To meet this goal King County would like to acquire buildings that are single
room setting like hotels.
Prior to working on any site acquisition King County would like to know if the City supports this
general concept or if there are any additional concerns that should be taken into consideration
for siting such a facility in Tukwila.
Based on the direction from the City Council staff can do additional research on this topic. Staff
has identified the following questions for Committee's initial consideration:
1) Does the City support this general concept?
2) Are there any location concerns that should be taken into account?
3) Should existing Tukwila residents who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing chronic
homelessness be prioritized?
4) Identify any additional information or policy options that staff should provide for Council's
consideration.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Unknown at this time.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is seeking direction from Council on the next steps on this topic.
ATTACHMENT
Powerpoint Presentation by Leo Flor and Kelly Rider, King County
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KING COUNTY
HEALTHTHROUGH HOUSING
INITIATIVE
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Presentation to the Tukwila City Council
February 22, 2021
Leo Flor, Director, King County Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS)
Kelly Rider, Government Relations Manager, King County DCHS
HEALTH THROUGH HOUSING INITIATIVE OVERVIEW
SUMMARY
• 0.1% Countywide Sales Tax (in Unincorporated King County and All Cities but 8)
• Estimated to generate approximately $50 million/year in 2021
• Adopted by King County Council in October 2020
GOAL
House 1,600 King County residents experiencing, or at risk of, chronic homelessness—
while reducing racial -ethnic disproportionality—by:
acquiring single -room settings like hotels while economic conditions are favorable,
putting buildings into immediate service as emergency and affordable housing,
funding sustainable and long-term operating and supportive services within
housing,
converting into permanent supportive housing over time while continuing to
develop additional affordable housing.
WHY
THIS
APPROACH?
Housing is Effective: Housing is a
Afoundation for health and
supported housing is a proven
solution for homelessness.
Single Room Housing is Healthier:
111 Congregate shelters are not a long-
term solution.
Stewardship: A temporary
opportunity to make an
i 1 immediate & lasting difference
while making resources go further.
It Will Take Us All: We will have a
Bigger Impact Faster if We Work
Together.
HEALTH THROUGH HOUSING INITIATIVE
LEGISLATIVE TIMELINE
State Legislature passed
HB 1590, authorizing a
local, councilmanic 0.1%
sales tax
County Council adopted
Budget Ordinance 19210,
appropriating 2021-22
revenues and $340M in
bonding for capital costs
Oct 2020
State Legislature
considering HB 1070, to
authorize acquisition
Feb 2020
Aug 2021
WY
Mar 2020
Nov 2020
King County Council
passed Ordinance 19179
Feb -Apr 2020
King County Council
adopted Ordinance
19236, establishing a
Framework for
Implementation Planning
Implementation Plan due
to County Council on
August 30, 2021
WHO WILL BE SERVED?
Households at or below 30% Area Median Income ("'$30,000/family of 4) who meet one of
the following definitions
Households experiencing chronic homelessness:
Includes an adult with a disability AND
Either currently experiencing homelessness for at least 12 consecutive months or
has experienced homelessness for a cumulative 12 months within the previous 3
years
Households at risk of experiencing chronic homelessness:
Includes an adult with a disability; AND
Either currently experiencing homelessness for 10-12 months in the previous 3
years or has experienced homelessness for a cumulative total of 12 months
within the last 5 years; AND
Represents a population disproportionately impacted by homelessness
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BUILDING CRITERIA
• Existing buildings, with 75-150 units
• Units with private bedroom and bathroom
• Priority for recent construction, 1990 and later
• Internal stairways
• Zoned for HTH use
• Supports ADA access, including elevators
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WHAT WILL HTF FUND?
1. Site Acquisition
2. Building Operations
3. On-site 24/7 Staffing
4. Case Management Services
5. Site Rehab/Construction as needed to fully convert to Permanent
Supportive Housing
POTENTIAL NEXT STEPS FOR A TU KW I LA PARTNERSHIP
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Green Tight search Identify primary If site is identified, Partner on
for HTH property contact for staff approve County's community
within Tukwila partnership acquisition conversations
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CONTACT INFO
Kelly Rider
Government Relations Manager
King County Department of Community & Human Services
206.263.5780
krider@kingcounty.gov