CITY OF SEATTLE
RESOLUTION _________________
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A RESOLUTION endorsing the goals of the Committee to End Homelessness in King County Strategic Plan; and stating the intent of The City of Seattle to work with other organizations and governmental entities in the implementation of this plan.
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WHEREAS, The City of Seattle (City) contributed to the formation of the Committee to End Homelessness in King County (CEH) and has actively participated in and supported CEH for more than a decade; and
WHEREAS, the City continues to cooperate with King County, United Way of King County, cities in King County, non-profit and religious organizations, and other partners in the countywide effort to provide shelter for homeless people and to help them secure permanent housing; and
WHEREAS, In 2013, the CEH Single Adult Shelter Task Force recommended expanding shelter outside of Seattle to increase safety and help people survive countywide. This recommendation was made based on data showing that the vast majority of shelter is located in Seattle, and that people experiencing homelessness are required to leave their home communities to access shelter; and
WHEREAS, In 2015, nearly 85% of all shelter resources are located in Seattle. This totals 3,058 units/beds. Only 15%, or 547 units/beds, are available outside of Seattle; and
WHEREAS, In 2014, The City Council appropriated $175,000 in the 2015 City Budget to incentivize regional partners to develop new shelter. In early 2015, the City's Human Services Department and United Way of King County moved quickly to conduct a regional shelter funding process. Through this combined funding effort, totaling $325,000 and including $150,000 from United Way, nine shelters received funding. Altogether, almost 27,000 bed nights were added to the region's shelter inventory with these funds; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Department is committed to increasing equity and reducing racial disparities through efforts direct...
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