RES 20-785 - Authorizing Fund Balance for Emergency Social Services Funding RESOLUTION NO. 20-785
A RESOLUTION of the City of Federal Way,Washington,authorizing
up to $300,000.00 in general funds from the 2019 excess Fund Balance
for emergency social services funding including the immediate use of
$88,500.00.
WHEREAS,the outbreak of the novel coronavirus(COVID-19)and its rapid progression in
Washington state continues to threaten the life and health of its people as well as the economy of the
state; and
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020,the Governor of the State of Washington proclaimed a
State of Emergency due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, Mayor Ferrell issued a Proclamation of Emergency No.
20-01 in response to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS,the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to cause continued layoffs and reduced
hours for a significant percentage of our workforce due to substantial reductions in business activity
impacting commercial sectors that support our state's economic vitality; and
WHEREAS,the economic hardship residents will experience as a result of lost wages may
cause an inability to pay for basic household expenses, including rent and food; and
WHEREAS,it is the public health recommendation to continue to operate services for people
experiencing homelessness; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 may increase stress and anxiety and the measures implemented to
slow the spread of the virus may result in further isolation and social support resulting in increased
need for mental health services; and
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WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Federal Way has determined that it is in the best
interest of the City to provide emergency funding to nonprofits providing food,housing,homeless,
and/or mental health services; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Department identified the 2019 excess Fund Balance as City
resources that may be used to fund the emergency social services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the use of the 2019 excess Fund Balance to fund
emergency social services is appropriate
WHEREAS, it is the intent of City Council that the City be reimbursed with Community
Development Block Grant("CDBG")funds should such funds become available,the funded projects
are determined to be eligible for CDBG funds, and the projects are subsequently included in a City
Council and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approved amendment to the
CDBG 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and/or 2020 Annual Action Plan, if required; and
WHEREAS, 2 C.F.R. §200.320 allows for noncompetitive procurement under certain
circumstances including when the public exigency or emergency for the requirement will not permit
a delay resulting from competitive solicitation and/or the item is available only from a single source.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. $88,500.00 out of a total of$300,000.00 from the 2019 excess Fund Balance is
appropriated and authorized to be immediately used to fund the Multi-Service Center Food Bank,the
Federal Way Senior Center Food Bank, and Catholic Community Services for overnight and day
shelter services. The City shall, to the extent possible, seek reimbursement from the Community
Development Block Grant program should services be determined to be eligible and are subsequently
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approved as part of CDBG plan amendment(s). Staff is directed to recoup as much cost as is lawful
under state and federal programs.
Section 2.Up to$300,000.00 from the 2019 excess Fund Balance,including the$88,500.00
in Section 1,is appropriated for the purpose of emergency social services funding. Staff is directed to
identify the most effective use of these funds to accomplish the goal of assisting citizens suffering
financial hardship due to this crisis.The City shall,to the extent possible,seek reimbursement from
the Community Development Block Grant program should services be determined to be eligible and
are subsequently approved as part of CDBG plan amendment(s). Staff is directed to recoup as much
cost as is lawful under state and federal programs.
Section 3. Ser i abi.1i v.If any section,sentence,clause or phrase of this resolution should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this resolution.
Sectioa7 4. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this resolution are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical errors, references, resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 5. Ratification.Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of
this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 6.Effective Date.This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by the
Federal Way City Council.
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RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON this 7th day of April, 2020.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY:
FEIRELL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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� �M �., CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J. RYAN CALL, CITY ATTORNEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 04/02/2020
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 04/07/2020
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-785
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