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CITY OF TUKWILA
WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 1163
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A HUMAN
SERVICES POLICY.
WHEREAS, the number of poor and disadvantaged people in society is growing, and
WHEREAS, support for human services from traditional sources such as the federal
government has been shrinking in recent years, and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila wishes to meet the basic needs of Tukwila citizens, and
WHEREAS, an approach is needed both to meet emergency service needs and to have a
long term program to prevent future human service needs,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The mission of Tukwila human services is to provide the help and assistance
necessary for Tukwila residents to gain a level of self sufficiency and eventually become
contributors sharing some of what they have been given.
Section 2. The following policy statements shall guide the provision of human services
in Tukwila:
a) Citizen involvement is critical to an effective human service policy /plan.
b) Education and prevention are important components of a human service
policy /plan.
c) A fixed percentage of the Annual General Fund should be designated for the
provision of local human services to stabilize program funding.
d) Periodic needs assessments and program evaluation will determine the direction
of the human service policy /plan.
e) Access to services including information and referral is central to the City's role
as a facilitator and advocate for all citizens.
f) Direct human services will be provided through a combination of city staff and
contracts for service.
g) The human service policy /plan will be integrated into all city policy development
and provision of services.
h) Tukwila will work with other local governments and service agencies to enhance
regional responses to human service needs.
i) Partnerships in the funding and provision of services are encouraged.
j) For more than one time emergency assistance, Tukwila residency is required.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a regular meeting thereof this 17 day of 1990.
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J n Hernandez, Council Presiddh
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
(gKe E. Cantu, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE t"ITY ATTORNEY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number 3