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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-16 Resolution 2022-205_FY2023 Funding, Central Iowa Shelter and Services IncTHE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2022-205 APPROVING FUNDING PURSUANT TO THE 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL IOWA SHELTER AND SERVICES, INC IN THE NAME AND BY THE A UTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WA UKEE, IOWA WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal Organization; AND, WHEREAS, since 1992 Central Iowa Shelter and Services, Inc's (Agency) mission has been to provide low -barrier shelter, meals and support services at no cost to adults experiencing homelessness and to facilitate their move toward self-sufficiency; AND, WHEREAS, in September 2012, the Agency opened its new facility. The facility grew from being 8,000 square feet and 96 beds to 207 beds and 42,000 square feet. It is equipped to provide expanded emergency shelter (150 beds); expanded transitional housing for Veterans (19 rooms); and Section 8 Project -Based Voucher efficiency apartments (38 rooms). Along with expanded housing capacity, CISS also provides an on -site health clinic, food pantry, clothing closet, classrooms, and a 30-foot growing dome; AND, WHEREAS, agency guests and residents are provided evening and breakfast meals; access to shower and laundry facilities, a weekly medical clinic, and group counseling; as well as individualized case management, life skills instruction, and referrals to other community services/benefits; AND, WHEREAS, the City does not have facilities or staff to house or provide services for those that may experience homelessness in the community; AND, WHEREAS, the City has an existing 28E agreement with the Central Iowa Shelter and Services, Inc establishing the procedures and mechanisms for the administration of a fund to make available adequate exercise, sports and recreational opportunities continue to exist for the underprivileged within the City. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a contribution in the amount of $12,000.00 be made to the Central Iowa Shelter and Services, Inc., for fiscal year 2023 to be administered pursuant to the 28E agreement with Central Iowa Shelter and Services, Inc. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payment shall be made upon receipt by the City of Waukee of an invoice from Central Iowa Shelter and Services, Inc., for the amount designated above. Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved this the 16"' day of May, 2022. Attest: P. &j4m4�ii Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE Anna Bergman Pierce X R. Charles Bottenberg X Chris Crone X Larry R. Lyon X Ben Sinclair X Courtney ar e, Mayor NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN