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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-2024 03-25-24 Agenda Human Services Committee Meeting Monday, March 25th – 4:00pm City Hall Annex Conference Room 1 and Virtual 1 East Main St, Auburn Public Participation The Auburn Human Services Committee Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 25th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. will be held in person and virtually. Virtual Participation Link: To attend the meeting virtually please click one of the below links, enter the meeting ID into the Zoom app, or call into the meeting at the phone number listed below. The link to the Virtual Meeting is: Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94337641827?pwd=RU9DWk0zdk51elRxc0ZNaEdqN0EvQT09 To join the meeting by phone, please use the below call-in information: 253 215 8782 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 943 3764 1827 Passcode: 707239 I. Call to Order a. Roll Call b. Establishment of Quorum II. Public Input, Public Hearings, and Correspondence a. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the Human Services Committee on any issue. 1. The public can participate in-person, via phone, virtually via Zoom, or submit written comments in advance of the scheduled meeting. Participants can submit written comments via mail, fax, or email. All written comments must be received prior to 2:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting and must be 350 words or less. Please mail written comments to: City of Auburn Attn: Kent Hay, Director of Anti-Homelessness 25 W Main St Auburn, WA 98001 Please fax written comments to: Attn: Kent Hay, Director of Anti-Homelessness Fax number: 253-804-3114 Email written comments to: khay@auburnwa.gov b. Correspondence III. Old Business a. Approval of Minutes 1. January 9, 2024 2. January 29, 2024 3. February 26, 2024 b. 2025-2026 Human Service Funding Update 1. General Update IV. New Business a. Human Service Contracts Overview 1. Contract Provisions – award amounts and number of contracts V. Next Meeting a. Monday, April 22nd 2024 @ 4 pm VI. Adjournment I. CALL TO ORDER HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE DRAFT MINUTES February 26, 2024 The Human Services Committee meeting was called to order at 4:12 pm on Monday, February 26, 2024 via Zoom, Microsoft Teams and in person. Committee Members present: Carmen Goers, Sue Miller, Erica Thomas Staff present: Kent Hay, Director of Anti-Homelessness Jeff Tate, Director of Community Development Absent: Adriel Foxley, Suzanne Pak, Shawn Paton, David Wright II. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS III. PUBLIC INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND CORRESPONDENCE There was no public input or correspondence received. IV. OTHER BUSINESS – No Voting a. Staff briefing: 2025-2026 Funding cycle process and timelines b. Staff briefing: Orientation to existing contracts and quarterly reporting V. ANNOUNCEMENTS a. The next regular meeting will be held March 25, 2024. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:06 p.m. APPROVED THE day of , 2024 Erica Thomas, Human Services Committee Chair _____________________________ Kent Hay, Director of Anti-Homelessness _________________________________ To: Human Services Committee From: Kent Hay, Human Services Director CC: Jeff Tate, Director Re: Human Services Committee Meeting Date: March 25, 2024 Options for Human Services Committee Contract Funding: 1. More contracts variable funding for each or equal amounts across the board 2. Less contracts and equal funding for each or prioritize agencies and fund them at variable rates. Recommendation: 1. Increased Impact: Concentrating funds into fewer organizations allows for more significant investments in their projects or initiatives. This can lead to greater impact in terms of the scale and effectiveness of the work being done. 2. Efficiency: Managing fewer grants or partnerships can be more efficient for both the funding organization and the recipients. With fewer administrative overheads and reporting requirements, more resources can be allocated directly to the intended programs or projects. 3. Strategic Alignment: Large-scale funding enables organizations to align their resources with their strategic priorities more effectively. This alignment can lead to deeper and more sustainable partnerships, as both parties are more invested in achieving common goals. 4. Capacity Building: By providing substantial funding, organizations can invest in the long-term capacity building of their partners. This might include staff training, infrastructure development, or other resources necessary for the organization to grow and thrive. 5. Accountability and Evaluation: With larger investments, funders often have more leverage to set clear expectations and performance metrics. This accountability can lead to better monitoring and evaluation processes, ensuring that resources are used effectively, and results are achieved. 6. Risk Mitigation: Funding fewer, well-established organizations may entail less risk compared to spreading resources across numerous smaller entities. This can be particularly important for funders seeking to protect their investments and maximize the likelihood of success. 7. Visibility and Recognition: Large-scale funding can raise the visibility and credibility of both the funder and the recipient organization. This increased recognition can attract additional support, partnerships, and opportunities for collaboration. 8. Long-Term Sustainability: Sustainable impact often requires sustained investment over time. By providing significant funding to fewer organizations, funders can help ensure the long-term viability and sustainability of their partners' initiatives. However, it's essential to acknowledge potential drawbacks as well. Concentrating funding in fewer organizations could lead to competition for resources among nonprofits, potentially leaving smaller or emerging organizations with fewer opportunities. It's crucial for funders to balance these considerations and tailor their approach to maximize positive impact while addressing the diverse needs of the communities they serve.