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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.