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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6935 ORDINANCE NO. 6935 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE FORMALIZING THE CREATION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES WHEREAS, Title 2 of the Auburn City Code includes a separate chapter of code establishing each city department, the roles and responsibilities within the department, and the roles and responsibilities of each department director; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has had a long standing commitment to the delivery of human services that are designed to help our most vulnerable residents; and WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council created Chapter 2.36 of the Auburn City Code that establishes the Human Services Committee which aids in the development and implementation of the delivery of human service funding; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has a long standing history of allocating a portion of the City's general fund budget to direct towards agencies, partners, and strategies that are intended to provide human services; and WHEREAS, over the last decade there has been a steep rise in homelessness, drug addiction, and mental health afflictions that have placed greater demand on human services and created greater need to invest in more strategies and solutions designed to help people; and WHEREAS, since 2020 the City has increasing made more financial and resource commitments to human services infrastructure concepts such as community court, a 365 Ordinance No. 6935 March 18, 2024 Page 3 day a year overnight shelter, a day shelter, and full time dedicated staff; and WHEREAS, creation of the Human Services Department offers an opportunity to consolidate budgets that exist within different departments, establish unified and focused department strategies, and to further highlight the commitment by the City of Auburn to addressing human services and the community need; and WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council desires to formalize the creation of the City of Department of Human Services; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO HEREBY ORDAIN as follows: Section 1: Creation of the Department of Human Services. Chapter 2.29 of the Auburn City Code, as legally described in Exhibit A hereto, is adopted for the purpose of creating the Department of Human Services and defining its responsibilities and authorities. Section 2. Implementation of Ordinance. The Mayor and her designee(s) are authorized to take such further actions and implement those administrative procedures necessary to implement and/or carry out the directives of this Ordinance. Section 3. Severability. If any one or more section, subsection, or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. Section 4. Corrections by City Clerk. Upon approval of the city attorney, the Ordinance No. 6935 March 18, 2024 Page 3 city clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors in the body of this ordinance or exhibit(s) thereto; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering; or references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations. Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days following its passage and publication, as provided by law. INTRODUCED: APR 0 1 2024 PASSED: APR 0 1 2024 APPROVED: APR 0 1 2024 talh*UdiAt NANCY BA S, MAYOR ATTEST: APL ROVED ^' 9 c Y : awn • tii#J Har e.e Campbell, MMC, City Clerk e, -ding City Attorney Published: Pt V11 OVA 1' Uto "N_ 1 aS Ordinance No. 6935 March 18, 2024 Page 3 Ordinance 6935 - Exhibit A Chapter 2.29 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Sections: 2.29.010 Created 2.29.020 Powers and Purpose 2.29.030 Director-Appointment- Duties 2.29.010 Created For the purpose of providing services and support to vulnerable populations within our community and to those who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing homelessness,there is created and established a department of the city to be known as the department of human services. 2.29.020 Powers and Purpose The department of human services provides is both an internal and external service provider that is responsible for the following: A. Developing and implementing programs and strategies designed to serve vulnerable populations within the city and to city residents that are experiencing homelessness or at riskof homelessness. B. Preparing recommendations for how the city's human services funding should be allocated. C. Managing contracts with agencies that aid in the delivery of human services. D. Advise the Mayor, department heads and other senior leadership on matters related to homelessness, supportive housing, shelter services, and services that are designed to prevent currently housed individuals from becoming homeless. E. Provide administrative oversight of city owned or managed resource hubs. Ordinance 6935 - Exhibit A 2.29.030 Director - Appointment - Duties The mayor shall appoint a director of human services who is the best-trained and qualified person available therefor, and that person shall be the head of the department of human services.The director shall supervise and oversee the following: A. Oversee the administrative functions of the department of human services. B. Supervise department of human service staff and.programs. C. Preparation and implementation of the budget for the department. D. Oversee the development of overarching citywide efforts and strategies that are focused on human services and eliminating homelessness. E. Formulate and recommend comprehensive goals, policies, and strategies on matters related to human services and homelessness. F. Serve as the Secretary to the Human Services Committee. G. Serve as a representative of the city on regional issues and regional boards. H. Oversee the preparation of grants and contracts. I. Provide administrative oversight of the programming and operations of the Auburn Consolidated Resource Center(ACRC). J. Serve as a liaison to shelter service providers that serve Auburn residents.