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Thursday, March 21, 2024, 10:00 am — 12:00 pm
Virtual Meeting via Microsoft Teams
Board Members Present:
Terra Straight —Vice Chair (Health Community Member), Julie Herdt (School District Member), Andrew
Hays (Resident Member), Jan Bolerjack—Chair (Faith -Based Member)
Absent:
Eileen English (Resident Member), Vacant Position (Business Sector), Vacant Position (Resident)
City Staff Present:
Stacy Hansen, Human Services Program Coordinator stac ohansen a. ov
Jenny Ayres, Human Services Specialist °enn .a res
1. CaII to Order — Meeting called to order at 10:09am by Chair Terra Straight.
2. Approval of Agenda — Terra Straight moved to approve the March 21, 2024 meeting agenda.
Julie Herdt seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes — Terra Straight moved to approve the January 18, 2024 meeting
minutes. Andrew Hays seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
4. City Council Presentation: 2023 Human Services Overview — Stacy Hansen, Human Services
Program Coordinator
Stacy Hansen presented to City Council on Monday, March 18, 2024. Board members
received a copy of the Powerpoint, infographic, and funding distribution list that
accompanied the presentation.
5. 2024 Board Work Plan —All Members
Board members presented possible funding cycle meeting dates for reviewing applications
and decided on the working dates of June 13, June 20, July 11, July 18, August 1, August 8,
and September 12. The August 15 board meeting will be canceled in lieu of other review
dates. The board decided newly -funded agencies for the 2024-25 funding cycle will present
during October and December meetings.
6. 2025-2026 Funding Cycle Discussion — Stacy Hansen, Human Services Program Coordinator
Agencies new to Tukwila funding are meeting with Human Services staff prior to applying.
Total annual budget for Human Services grants will likely remain the same in the next
funding cycle. All 2023-24 funded programs have been performing at 100% of contracted
goals. The rating tool will be reviewed at the May 16, 2024 meeting. Board members shared
preferences for format of application packets.
Human Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
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7. Information & Member Sharing —All Members
Julie Herdt shared there are 371 elementary students in the Tukwila School District who are
a part of the McKinney-Vento program. The district is facing budget cuts in the coming year.
Andrew Hays shared that at present there is no federal support in response to the
humanitarian crisis in Tukwila. Pastor Jan Bolerjack gave an update for the Riverton Park
United Methodist Church campus. Capacity limits have been met, and families seeking
asylum are being turned away without a place to go. Legal services are being offered, and 60
applications for asylum have been completed. A laundry space is needed. Wifi coverage is
inconsistent on campus.
8. Adjournment — Meeting adjourned at 12:01pm by Chair Terra Straight.