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Home My WebLink AboutR-2007-132 People For People / 2-1-1 Referral System ContractA RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. R-2007-132 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with People for People in the amount of $15,000 to assist the 2-1-1 Information and Referral System due to an unexpected budget shortfall. WHEREAS, the City of Yakima is committed to supporting the well-being of and health of all of its citizens and understands that they may require a variety of essential services; and WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council understands the importance of making sure that these services are readily available when needed; and WHEREAS, the 2-1-1 Information and Referral system was created in order to assist local residents in finding services and meeting their needs; and WHEREAS, the City Council also understands that the 2-1-1 system reduces the workload of the 9-1-1 system, enabling its call takers to concentrate on true emergency needs; and WHEREAS, there exists a one-time budget shortfall in the local 2-1-1 budget that was both unexpected and beyond the control of the local sponsors, People for People; and WHEREAS. this issue requires prompt action to ensure that the services of 2-1-1 continue to be provided, now, therefore; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: 1. ONDS funds shall be drawn from the non-federal budget line in the amount of $15,000 and made available to People for People for use with the local 2-1-1 system; and 2. Staff is directed to create all documents and contracts necessary for this transfer; and 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to sign all necessary documents and contracts relating to this agreement. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 2nd day of O • ber, 2007 City Clerk David Edler, Mayor • • • BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. q For Meeting Of October 2, 2007 ITEM TITLE: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with People for People in the amount of $15,000 to assist the 2-1-1 Information and Referral System due to an unexpected budget shortfall. SUBMITTED BY: Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Bill Cobabe, ONDS Manager 575-6101 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The 2-1-1 Information and Referral call system has been providing valuable information and support to many Yakima citizens since its inception. Due to an oversight by the State legislature, they are experiencing a short-term budget shortfall. They are requesting one time funding assistance from the City of Yakima in the amount of $15,000 to help meet this need. The attached support information documents the impact this service provides to City residents. The request was reviewed by the ONDS Council Committee, and was approved to be presented to the full Council. Resolution X Ordinance Other (Specify) Contract Mail to (name and address): Funding Source ONDS 2007 n -federal funds APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL'- \ City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Present to full Council COUNCIL ACTION: l • • • Greater Columbia 2-1-1 In 20 months of operation, Greater Columbia 2-1-1 continues to help thousands of residents of the City of Yakima get access to vital, local services that help maintain healthy, productive families and individuals. A call to 2-1-1 may be the difference between being employed or unemployed; receiving medical care or living with an illness unnecessarily; or living in stable housing versus being homeless. 2-1-1 can be accessed by, and provide benefit to everyone in the City of Yakima. We hope the Yakima City Council will continue to help support such a vital community service. Greater Columbia Region Get Connected. GetAnswers. People For People * United Way Greater Columbia 2-1-1: Calls Originating from City of Yakima January 1, 2007—August 31, 2007 Yakima Whitman Walla Walla Out of State Other Call Centers Okanogan Lincoln Klickitat Kittita5 Grant Garfield Franklin Douglas Chelan Benton Asotin Adams 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,00 5,000 5,439 6,000 Greater Columbia 2-1-1: Calls Originating from Yakima County January 1, 2007—August 31, 2007 Zillah Yakima White Swan Wapatol Toppenish Tieton Sunnyside Rimrock Nile Naches Mabton Harrah Granger Grandview Cowiche 47 16 181 - 177 62 2 6 23 38 27 I 37 127 19 r 0 500 135 r r 1000 1500 2000 r r 2500 3000 4242 r 3500 4000 4500 • 106 — 368 67 - 231 28 1,388 4111 162 — 316 — 472 10 1,069 33 404 — 2,431 NI 196 El 201 / 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,00 5,000 5,439 6,000 Greater Columbia 2-1-1: Calls Originating from Yakima County January 1, 2007—August 31, 2007 Zillah Yakima White Swan Wapatol Toppenish Tieton Sunnyside Rimrock Nile Naches Mabton Harrah Granger Grandview Cowiche 47 16 181 - 177 62 2 6 23 38 27 I 37 127 19 r 0 500 135 r r 1000 1500 2000 r r 2500 3000 4242 r 3500 4000 4500 Greater Columbia 2-1-1: Services Requested— City of Yakima January 1, 2007—August 31, 2007 Mental Health/Behavioral Health 2% Undesignated Temporary Financial Aid 3% Household, Clothing and Personal Goods 4% Employment 2% Free Tax Preparation/EITC 13% Emergency Shelter 2% Rent/Mortgage AssUMove-In Costs Asst. 11% Health -General 5% Food/Food Bank Information 5% Housing/Low-Cost Housing 5% Legal 7% Utilities 7% Request for Address or Telephone Number Other 8% Transportation/Travel 7% 9% Greater Columbia 2-1-1: Information and Referral Calls/Services Requested and Met — City of Yakima January 1, 2007—August 31, 2007 Mental Health/Behavioral Health Emergency Shelter Employment 2% 2% 2% Undesignated Temporary Financial Aid 2% Government Assistance 1% Household, Clothing and Personal Goods 3% Food/Food Bank lnformation 3% Housing/Low-Cost Housing 3% Health -General 4% Utilities 5% Legal 5% Transportation/Travel 5% Rent/Mortgage Asst/Move-In Costs Asst. 8% Free Tax Preparation/EITC 9% phone • • •