HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.3.2023 KVMA RES Staff ReportKITTITAS COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: October 3rd, 2023
ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve a Resolution Authorizing Execution of a
Homeless Housing Program Grant Agreement for The Cold Weather
Shelter
BACKGROUND: Kittitas Valley Ministerial Association (KVMA) a voluntary group of
pastors, ministry leaders, and community citizens who work together
for the good of the community of Kittitas County. A primary focus of
assistance for KVMA is with the unhoused population in Kittitas
County. KVMA has led the Cold Weather Shelter (CWS) effort since
its inception in 2014. KVMA has a well-respected and longstanding
history of partnering with FISH, HopeSource, Ellensburg Police &
Sheriff Departments and others in the community to promote the
health and welfare of our community. Ellensburg Foursquare Church,
working directly with both KVMA and HopeSource, has a multiyear
history of assistance to the unhoused. Ellensburg Foursquare has been
involved in the CWS for many years, but in the past 2 years has
increasingly stepped in to help with unexpected needs as they arose.
Last year, Ellensburg Foursquare provided office space, bookkeeping
for expenses, and general office support for the administration of the
Cold Weather Shelter in addition to hosting 2 nights in the CWS 7-
night rotation. Last year FISH served as fiscal manager. Foursquare
intends to do both bookkeeping and fiscal management this year.
The overall project cost to run the Cold Weather Shelter is
$169,433.50. KVMA is requesting grant funds of $99,683.50.
INTERACTION: Budget information was confirmed with the Auditor’s Office. The
Kittitas County Homelessness and Affordable Housing Committee
met at their regularly scheduled meeting on October 2, 2023, and
voted unanimously for the below described funding recommendation.
Resolution and amendment drafted and reviewed by Prosecutor’s
Office. Karpel Case #037-0028412
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Homeless Housing
Program Grant Agreement for The Cold Weather Shelter
HANDLING: Original – Clerk of the Board
Original- Auditor
Original- Kittitas Valley Ministerial Association
Copy- Kate Jimenez, HAHC Clerk
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Homeless Housing Program
Grant Agreement for The Cold Weather Shelter
HH-2023-002-KVEM-CWS
LEAD STAFF: Kate Jimenez, HAHC Clerk