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Special Parks and Human Services Committee Agenda
Councilmembers: Deborah Ranniger, Chair • Elizabeth Albertson • Dana Ralph
March 28, 2013
5:00 p.m.
Item Description Action Speaker Min. Page
1. Minutes dated February 21, 2013 Yes Council 05 01
- Approve
2. Human Services Master Plan / Yes Merina Hanson 05 07
Building a Healthy Community -
Approve
3. Land O' Frost Donation Agreement Yes Lori Hogan 05 87
- Accept/Authorize
4. WA State Slo-Pitch Umpires Yes Lori Hogan 05 91
Association Agreement - Authorize
5. Park System/Asset Analysis Follow No Jeff Watling 10 103
up - INFO ONLY
6. Director's Report - INFO ONLY No Jeff Watling 05 105
Unless otherwise noted, the Parks Committee meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at
5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers East, Kent City Hall, 220 4th Avenue South, Kent, 98032-
5895.
For information, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Human Services Department at
(253) 856-5100. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City
Clerk's Office at (253) 856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call the Washington
Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-833-6388.
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Parks and Human Services Committee Meeting
/^'► February 21, 2013
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Committee Members: Chair Debbie Ranniger, Elizabeth Albertson, Dana Ralph
Chair Debbie Ranniger called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. and announced that
Committee member Albertson will be late.
Added Item - No. 6: 2013-2014 Forterra Contract for Green Kent Partnership -
Authorize
Item 1: Minutes of January 17, 2013 - Approve
Committee member Ralph moved to approve the minutes of January 17,
2013. Committee member Ranniger seconded. The motion passed 2-0 with
concurrence from Committee member Albertson.
Item No. 2: 2013 City Art Plan and Five Year City Art Plan - Approve
Cultural Programs Manager, Ronda Billerbeck explained that the City Art Plan details
projects for 2013 and lists art expenditures planned for 2013-2017, as part of the 5
year plan, according to Ordinance 2552. The budget total for the year is $238,000,
based on a population of 119,000 and the $2.00 per capita. The Visual Arts
Committee worked with staff to craft the plan which was approved by Kent Arts
Commission on January 22, 2013. Billerbeck shared details on some of the proposed
projects for 2013, as outlined in the plan. The budget includes art projects, as well as
administrative and maintenance costs.
• Community Art Project: Kenb4rts/DIY(Do It Yourself). Kent Arts DIY would
foster inclusiveness by highlighting the talent and creativity of the Kent
community. Participants would upload projects to an automated website.
Submissions would be reviewed and published on a quarterly basis, with
selected projects receiving an honorarium. Projects could fall within the
traditional arts (poetry, painting, music); the community arts (culinary arts,
fiber arts, metal arts); and the unexpected. Participants would be asked to
submit a description of their project that would reveal the "how-to" and inspire
other Kent residents to get creative.
Chair Ranniger asked how artists would participate. Billerbeck said the artists would
submit their work through our website and they would remain in a holding queue.
Depending on the number of applicants, the Arts Commission would review the
applicants and then if approved, would be published on a virtual library on the city's
website. Committee member Ralph shared her excitement about community talent
being showcased. Chair Ranniger asked about an interactive piece. Billerbeck
commented that it could be included, plus it could be posted on the City's Facebook
page. More details will be worked out. Published artists would receive Honorariums.
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Billerbeck agreed with Chair Ranniger saying that the art pieces could potentially be
defined by categories such as; poems, painting, and photos. Committee member
Ralph appreciates the fact that the art will be organic.
Some of the other projects for 2013 include:
• Youth Media Art Project: Reel Grrls "What is Hunger"
• Portable Purchases: Summer Art Exhibit Purchase Program
• Collection Maintenance and Programming
• Community Artwork: Youth Training Artwork
• Capital Project Artwork(s): Kent Valley Loop Trail
Five Year Art Plan
Chair Ranniger questioned maintenance of the portable collection and using some of
the funds in the DIY project to match up with the use of technology. Billerbeck
responded that the five year plan is flexible and funding can be repurposed. Director
Watling suggested a discussion with the Arts Commission. Chair Ranniger said that
collective art narrows art to three dimensions as opposed to offering a broader
variety as with poetry, dance, and video. A variety of art could be offered through the
DIY projects. Committee member Albertson asked about selling art from the city's
collection in order to refresh the budget. Chair Ranniger suggested sharing or
exchanging art with neighboring cities.
Committee member Ralph complimented staff on the rotating the art within city
buildings over the last year and commented on how important this is to the
commission. She referenced the summer art project where artists have an added
incentive knowing that some of their pieces may be purchased. Ralph stated that the
startup cost of the DIY program is expensive, but the ongoing investment won't be
an issue once the framework has been built. Billerbeck spoke of the pros and cons of
posting art inside or outside the city. These ideas will be discussed with the Arts
Commission.
MOTION: Committee member Albertson moved to recommend Council
approve the 2013 City Art Plan and Five Year Plan for 2013 -2017.
Committee member Ralph seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
Item No. 3: 2012 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report -
Authorize
Human Services Planner Dinah Wilson presented the 2012 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City of Kent, Washington. The
CAPER is a report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
on the City's activities and accomplishments using Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and other funds. The report is required by HUD annually and must be
submitted by March 31st of each year. The report includes information on how CDBG
funds were used to further the goals and strategies of the Consolidated Plan, as well
as other activities executed by the City.
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MOTION: Committee member Ralph moved to recommend approving the
2012 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and
authorizing the Mayor to submit the report to HUD. Committee member
Albertson seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
Item No. 4: Fee-in-lieu Funds - Accept
Parks Planning and Development Manager, Hope Gibson reported that between April
2011 and July 2012, the City of Kent received a total of $129,884.17 from the
following developers who voluntarily paid fees in lieu of dedicating park land to
mitigate the development of single family homes in local subdivisions:
• Linda Heights Park budget: $10,335.30 from PACWEST Construction
• Turnkey Park budget: $30,525.00 from Quadrant Homes
• Clark Lake Park budget: $6,052.50 from Gary Morford
• Lake Meridian budget: $37,771.37 from Schneider Homes
• Morrill Meadows budget: $14,025.00 from Eastmont 27 LLC and
$22,800 from Kendall Homes
• Springwood Park budget: $8,175.00 from Schneider homes
Staff confirmed that developers are required to dedicate park and open space land in
proximity to new construction sites or pay "fee-in-lieu" funds. The fee is based on
assessed land values.
MOTION: Committee member Ralph moved to recommend accepting
$129,684.17 of fee-in-lieu funds and amending the community parks
reinvestment budget for future expenditure of funds in project budgets.
Committee member Albertson seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
Item No. 5: King County Youth Sports Facility Grant Agreement for Green
Tree Park Renovation - Accept
Parks Planning and Development Manager Gibson explained that staff applied for this
grant in June of 2012. The funds will help pay for the Green Tree Park renovation
project, scheduled to begin construction in the fall of 2013. Grant matching funds
will come out of fee-in-lieu funds.
MOTION: Committee member Albertson moved to recommend
accepting the grant from the King County Youth Sports Facilities Program
in the amount of $60,000.00, approving the expenditure of the funds
and authorizing the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
Committee member Ralph seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
Item No. 6 Walk On: 2013-2014 Forterra Contract for Green Kent
Partnership - Authorize
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Parks Planning and Development Manager Hope Gibson reported that since 2009,
Forterra has been working with Kent to help us best manage our publicly owned
urban forested parks and other natural areas. Staff entered into a contract with
Forterra in 2010 to develop the 20-year plan and to help begin implementing field
work in 2011 and 2012. In 2013, Forterra will become more of a regional resource,
hosting quarterly forums, an annual summit and a shared website and calendar.
Forterra staff will attend our management team meetings quarterly and assist with
Green Kent Day. The $15,794 contract is being underwritten by a grant from the
King Conservation District, which was approved February 11, 2013.
Committee member Albertson moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor
to sign the contract with Forterra for continuation of the Green Kent
Partnership from March 2013 through February 2014, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Parks Director.
Committee member Ralph seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
Item No. 7: Parks and Recreation Parks Commission - INFO ONLY
Director Watling and Gibson reported that efforts to become more strategic, more
data-driven and more responsive to an ever-changing community is recommending
that the Committee consider the formation of a Parks and Recreation Commission. A
commission would provide a great venue for resident involvement in important Parks
decisions. It would be responsible for advising the Council on matters related to park
planning, resource management, enterprise management, recreation programming
and park development.
Having this level of involvement is expected to add complexity and lengthen the time
it takes to achieve Parks-related Council goals; in exchange, it will provide ongoing
and informed dialogue on important issues, ensuring that Parks remains relevant to
the community and consistent with community values.
In looking at commissions around the state and country, it became clear that there
are a number of important decisions to be made in order to custom-fit a commission
to its community. Following are some suggestions the Council may consider should
the decision be made to pursue the creation of a Kent Parks Commission.
• Size: Commissions commonly range in size from seven to nine members.
Staff recommends a commission of a similar size. Gibson looked at
examples from the region as well as across the country.
• Authority: The commission will serve as an advisory body to the Mayor and
City Council, and will have no authority over any other advisory bodies
(i.e., the Arts Commission and the Human Services Commission).
• Term: Two- to three-year terms are common, with commissioners serving
staggered terms. Rules establishing commissions frequently allow for the
option to reappoint members for one or more additional terms. Does
Council have a preference regarding multiple terms? Usually terms are 4-5
yea rs.
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• Staff Liaison: Staff liaison to the commission is typically the Parks Director.
• Mission: One of the first tasks of the commission, should one be formed,
will be to establish a mission statement. What are some of the primary
roles Council would like to see included in a Parks Commission mission?
• By Laws: If desired, Parks will work with the City Attorney's office to draft
a proposed set of inaugural by-laws for Council's review. The Arts
Commission and Human Services By-Laws will be used as a template.
Committee member Ralph suggested the commission include a youth member
and that it be made up of different segments of the community - business and
residents. Watling confirmed that diversity will be addressed when setting the
criteria for the commission. Committee member Albertson suggested a
representative from public housing. She also suggested offering a citizen's
academy. She feels a six week training program for potential applicants on
budgets and government operations would give them a basic understanding of
what to expect. Committee member Ralph suggested having the ability to
reappoint a Commissioner. Albertson encouraged actual residents and
representation from the Kent School District, as well as local youth sports
associations. Committee member Ralph encouraged staff to see if current Arts
Commission and Human Services Commission By-Laws need updating. Director
Watling stated that if a Parks Commission is approved, staff will work with the
Mayor's office and Law Department to draft By-Laws. By-Laws would be
presented to the Committee for review and recommendation before going to
Council for approval.
Item No. 8: Director's Report - INFO ONLY
Ka Boom Grant
Parks Director Watling announced that Kent has been recommended again by
Ka Boom to receive funding. This year the renovation project will take place at
Turnkey Park. The building date is June 7. East Hill PTA, the CNC from East Hill and
Kent Youth and Family Services are serving key roles in this project. The Design
Day/Community Meeting will be held at East Hill Elementary sometime at the end of
March. Staff is very excited with Disney being the funder this year, and they are
very pleased with the strong, continuing relationship with Ka Boom.
Downtown Planters
Last year, as funds allowed, some of the planters in downtown were replaced with a
new standard of planter. The new planters are made of extremely durable concrete.
The Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) conducted fund raisers and notified staff that
resources are available again this year to continue with replacement of new planters.
Park Operations and Park Planning teams will work with KDP to phase out the old
planters and install the new ones this spring and fall.
Green River Projects
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Director Watling wanted to take a moment to focus on the Green River and levee
projects. The city has a strong vision of environmental restoration, as well as a
dedication to levee enhancement. A number of park sites and trails are impacted by
projects along the levees. Jeff spoke to preserving the recreational value and the
human element of these spaces, as we balance ecological restoration and levee
improvements.
2013 You Me We
Youth/Teen Manager Julie Stangle reminded the Committee of the You Me We event
on March 1, at ShoWare from 6pm - 9pm. Stangle shared that the Youth and Teen
staff, as well as the planning committee, are very excited about this annual event
and grateful for the community connections. Julie introduced Tye Whitfield, a
member of the event committee, community center volunteer, parent, resident,
business owner dedicated to helping low income parents, and MC of the event. Ms
Whitfield spoke of the community involvement, as well as the multiple agencies
involved in the event. New this year is Century Link sponsoring the sound system.
She asked that participants bring non-perishables food to the event for the Kent Food
Bank and extended a personal invitation to the Committee members.
Chair Ranniger adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
T"^i Pee-Ole
Council Committee Secretary
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Jeff Watling, Director
Phone: 253-856-5100
® Fax: 253-856-6050
KENT
WASHINGTON Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
March 28, 2013
TO: Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee
FROM: Merina Hanson, Housing and Human Services Senior Planner
THROUGH: Jeff Watling, Director Parks, Recreation and Community Services
SUBJECT: Human Services Master Plan/Building a Healthy Community -
Approve
MOTION: Move to recommend approving the proposed Human Services
Master Plan/Building a Healthy Community for 2013 - 2018.
SUMMARY: The Human Services Master Plan outlines the funding priorities,
strategies and outcomes the City of Kent will use to improve the quality of life in
Kent through human services and other related activities. Human services support a
healthy community by assisting people to become self-reliant, independent,
contributing members of society who share a sense of belonging with the
community.
The proposed strategies are designed to move Kent's Human Services toward a
Community Investment model and calls for future investments to demonstrate
sustainable change in the community. The previous Master Plan was approved for
years 2007 - 2012. The core funding priorities of the plan remain the same, with
the addition of one new priority: Improving and Integrating Systems.
The Master Plan is a working document and serves as the blueprint for how Human
Services funds are invested in the community. Human services in Kent are
constantly evolving as the demographics and needs of our residents change, social
and economic conditions evolve, and new approaches change the face of the human
services field.
EXHIBITS: Building a Healthy Community - City of Kent Human Services Master
Plan 2013-2018
BUDGET IMPACTS: None
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Jeff Watling, Director
Phone: 253-856-5100
® Fax: 253-856-6050
KENT
WAS HINGTON Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
March 28, 2013
TO: Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee
FROM: Katherin Johnson, Housing and Human Services Manager
SUBJECT: Human Services Master Plan Staff Report
The Master Plan outlines the funding priorities, strategies and outcomes the City of
Kent will use to improve the quality of life in Kent through human services and
other related activities. Human services support a healthy community by assisting
people to become self-reliant, independent, contributing members of society who
share a sense of belonging with the community.
The City of Kent is one of the most diverse communities in the state of Washington.
As we continue to strive to meet the needs and expectations of our increasingly
culturally and ethnically varied populations, a better understanding of cultural
differences and their relationship to the quality service—respect, inclusiveness, and
sensitivity—becomes essential. Serving diverse populations is not a "one size fits
all" process. Diversity includes all differences, not just those that indicate racial or
ethnic distinctions. Diversity transcends racial and ethnic factors to include groups,
their members, and affiliations. The concept of diversity also refers to differences in
lifestyles, beliefs, economic status, etc.
The proposed strategies are designed to move Kent's Human Services toward a
Community Investment model, ensuring that the continuum of human services is
supported: promoting programs that help individuals develop or maintain their
self-reliance, improving employment opportunities, addressing community issues
early from a prevention-based model while maintaining safety net services.
The Master Plan calls for future investments to demonstrate sustainable change in
the community. The core funding priorities remain the same, with the addition of
one new priority: Improving and Integrating Systems.
Funding Priorities
o Meeting Community Basics
o Increasing Self Reliance
o Strengthening Children and Families
o Building Safe Communities
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o Improving Health and Well Being
o Improving and Integrating Systems
Policy Focus Areas
o Self Reliance
o Economic Development
o Children and Youth Services
o Family Support Services
o Senior Services
o Safety Net and Basic Needs Services
o Safe Communities
o System Improvements
o Housing
The Master Plan is a working document and serves as the blueprint for how Human
Services funds are invested in the community. Human services in Kent are
constantly evolving as the demographics and needs of our residents change, social
and economic conditions evolve, and new approaches change the face of the human
services field. Updating the Master Plan every two years coinciding with the funding
cycle allows the Human Services Commission to:
o Assess community needs
o Fund projects in line with the Council's Strategic Plan
o Leverage funds by working with other city departments
The Commission, using the updated plan, will be able to award funding based on
community need, prevention and programs showing progress toward assisting
individuals to self-reliance. As the Master Plan is updated the Human Services
Commission and Housing and Human Services staff will present the updates to
Council for approval.
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Building a Healthy Community
City of Kent
Human Services Master Plan
2013
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CITY OF KENT
Suzette Cooke, Mayor
John Hodgson, Chief Administrative Officer
Jeff Watling, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director
Katherin Johnson, Housing & Human Services Manager
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Wade Schwartz, Chair Elect
Gina Bellisario, Chair Elect
Deborah Ranniger, City Council Member
Oriana Pon, Commissioner
Mike Heinisch, Commissioner
Ted Schwarz, Commissioner
Bill Hallerman, Commissioner
David Ott, Commissioner
Alina Amkhavong, Commissioner
Stewart Kunzelman, Commissioner
CITY COUNCIL
Dennis Higgins, Council President
Deborah Ranniger
Elizabeth Albertson .
Jamie Perry
Les Thomas
Bill Boyce
Dana Ralph
HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES
Katherin Johnson, Housing and Human Services Manager
Merina Hanson
Dinah Wilson
3ason3ohnson
Darrel Hammack
Christine Cain
Jeff Veach
Nate Harper
LEAD STAFF
Merina Hanson, Senior Human Services Coordinator
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Executive Summary
Vision for building a healthy community...
Kent will be a place where children, individuals and families can thrive, where
neighbors care for each other, and where our residents share the responsibility
of ensuring a safe and healthy community for all.
We will strive to improve lives across our diverse communities by:
• Forming innovative and effective partnerships with other organizations
• Strategically investing resources to make lasting change.
The City of Kent's first Human Services Master Plan was crafted to bring a broad
scope and long-range view to the vital work of serving Kent residents. It was
designed to serve as a policy guide for the Housing and Human Services Division
(HHS) to do their part in fulfilling the City's overall goal of building,a healthy
community. HHS and the City of Kent's Human Services Commission use the
policy focus areas and priorities to prepare funding recommendations as part of
the City's two-year budget cycles.
The 2013 update of the Human Services Master Plan was developed in
consultation with the city's Human Services Commission, human services
providers, community leaders, interested citizens, and City staff. Input from the
community was considered and incorporated into the recommendations in the
Plan. The Master plan also draws on data from the 2010 Census and American
Community Survey data, as well as a variety of existing plans and published
documents that relate to human services.
Noteworthy Changes
Since the original Human Services Master Plan was developed in 2007, the City
of Kent has experienced significant change. Some primary examples include:
• Increasing Diversity — In 2007 an estimated 31% of Kent residents spoke
a language other than English at home. By 2011, that percentage had
risen to 43%.
• Increased Number of Families in Poverty — In 2007 approximately 37% of
Kent School District students qualified for free and reduced lunch. That
percentage has risen to risen to nearly 52%.
• Economic Recession — A nationwide recession began in late 2007,
touching off years of economic uncertainty and in some cases, budget
crises. Layoffs occurred, budgets were slashed, waiting lists for services
grew, and nonprofits were expected to meet increased need with less
than ever before.
• Panther Lake Annexation — On 3uly 1, 2010 the City of Kent annexed the
Panther Lake area northeast of Kent. This added approximately five
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square miles and 24,000 residents to the City of Kent, making it the sixth
largest city in the state of Washington.
The City Council developed a long-term vision statement for the city
looking out to 2025: "Kent is a safe, connected and beautiful city,
culturally vibrant with richly diverse urban centers,"The Council's
Strategic Goals for the City include:
1. Develop and Implement a Sustainable Funding Model
2. Create Neighborhood Urban Centers
3. Create Connections for People and Places
4. Foster Inclusiveness
5. Beautify Kent
Community Input
A data scan was conducted to update resident needs and is incorporated in this
plan. Community stakeholder input for the original Master Plan and the update
was gathered through a combination of focus groups, interviews,and online
surveys. This data informs the policy makers in adopting HHS funding and policy
priorities. A number of issues related to human services were identified by those
who participated in the planning process. Themes that emerged include:
• The demand for services has increased, and at the same time funding is
declining.
• Delivering services to a diverse population is challenging.
• Kent's large inventory of low-cost housing ensures that our city will
continue to have a large percentage of families who are struggling to
meet ends.
• Accessible transportation is critical for residents and is difficult for non
English speaking residents to navigate.
• More after school opportunities for youth are needed.
• The economic recession significantly impacted the ability for teens to gain
entry level job experience.
• Kent's increasing diversity creates very real challenges for the community,
but also, opportunities for embracing a dynamic multicultural community.
HHS will continue to focus on a number of strategies to strengthen community
response to human services needs over the next several years. These include
working collaboratively with community stakeholders to:
• Continue breaking down the traditional funding silos, addressing problems
in a more systemic manner
• Participate in regional committees working towards changes that address
persistent issues — including school readiness, homelessness, etc.
• Participate in regional human services planning processes that strengthen
the human services system
• Continue ensuring that Kent and South King County receive regional
attention in terms of human services needs and funding.
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To that end, all City human service investments will be measured against the
City's clear criteria for funding, which are included in this plan and are designed
to ensure that programs:
• Address the City's funding priorities
• Are of high quality and fiscally sound
• Reflect the continuum of human services needs
• Are collaborative in nature
• Are accessible to all residents who need to access services
Human Services and the Recession
An economic recession gripped the nation beginning';in December 2007.
Temporary reductions in funding to gradually led to the dismantling of the basic
infrastructure for health and human services. Cuts at the state and federal level
shifted from program trimming to the elimination of entire support systems that
took decades to build and stabilize.
The capacity of our local nonprofits has been and continues to be significantly
impacted by the cutbacks in government funding. The corresponding rise in
demand that accompanied rising unemployment and poverty during the
economic downturn has compromised individual well-being and the stability of
our community. While foundations,the faith community, and volunteers have
stepped up efforts, private donations, and volunteerism cannot replace the loss
of public funding
The recession continues to take a toll on our residents significantly increasing the
number of residents who are just one job loss, medical emergency, or eviction
away from homelessness. Even those who escaped job loss and foreclosure have
still been impacted by the recession in other ways. Stagnating wages and
widening income inequality are trends that show little evidence of ending in the
near future. Even with full-time jobs many are unable to stretch their wages to
pay for basic necessities. Many of these families lack enough income to meet the
rising costs of food, housing, transportation, health care, and other essentials.
This led to many who have never had to ask for assistance being forced to
navigate the social service system at a time when it is already overwhelmed and
increasingly underfunded.
The foreclosure crisis was to slow to hit Washington State, but once it hit the
impact on our communities was staggering. Western Washington was hit
especially hard. In 2009 Washington ranked 241h highest in the nation for total
foreclosed properties. By late 2010 our state ranked loth highest in the nation.
The large number of foreclosures forced many homeowners back into the rental
market, leading to lower vacancy rates and increased rental costs. Many young
families postponed buying homes in the spiraling housing market further
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exacerbating the issue. As more middle income people lost their jobs and homes
to foreclosure, they reached out for help to meet their basic food and housing
needs. Food bank usage rose by 44% between 2007 and 2010, reflecting an
increase in people without adequate food, some of whom had previously been
volunteers. As the economy haltingly continues to recover, the safety net
provided by our nonprofit community will continue to be a vital component of
survival for many of our residents.
City of Kent Roles
The City of Kent fills a number of roles in order to address the needs of its
residents in terms of human services. This includes:
• Invests approximately $2 million annually to support human services.
• Facilitates collaboration between human services providers.
• Partners with other jurisdictions and with local agencies to develop
comprehensive responses to community issues.
• Provides technical assistance to build the capacity of human services
providers.
• Increases coordination amongst homeless services providers by co-hosting
a monthly form on homelessness in South King County.
• Increases participation in the community and cooperation amongst
immigrant and refugee organizations and residents by hosting the monthly
Kent Community Diversity Initiative Group (KCDIG).,,
The Roles ofHHSto meet resident needs and support the City's goals include:
1. Leader and partner— make strategic community investments to create
opportunities and provide critical services'.
2. Funder— contract with community organizations to provide programs and
services'
3. Service provider— except for few service types provided directly by HHS,
its' service roles are strategic and systemic:
• Partnerships with other City departments, King County, the Kent
School District and community agencies
• Regional planning and coordination — ensure accessibility of a
continuum of services for Kent residents
• Subregional planning and coordination — address common human
service issues that result from resident mobility with other South King
County jurisdictions
• Shared responsibility with King County in provision of regional services
• Public awareness of housing and human service needs and initiatives
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• Community and civic engagement — ensure all residents feel connected
to the community
• Targeting — target HHS programs and services to those most in need
• Immigrants — focus on ensuring access to services and community life.
POLICIES TO BUILD A HEALTHY COMMUNITY
The Human Services Commission is charged with recommending Human Services
policies to City Administration and Council. The Commission develops policy
recommendations based on guiding principles, funding priorities and policy focus
areas that will result in a stronger community.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The recommendations will help shape policies, strategies and funding decisions
that best adhere to the City of Kent's values and goals for building a healthy
community. They will inform the priorities for HHS in fulfilling its roles as
collaborator and funder, and two-year updated needs assessments will support
funding allocations and strategies that can best achieve positive community
outcomes.
The recommendations include:
➢ Mission and guiding principles that frame what services are made
available and to whom;
➢ HHS funding priorities;;
➢ Priority policy areas and long term outcomes to build a healthy
community.
Mission Statement
The Human Services Commission exists as part of the conscience of
the City of Kent in its recognition of the value and diversity of all
citizens including the various cultures and ethnicities and the City's
desire that their basic needs be met.
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GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
➢ Healthy Communities: Build healthy communities, through mutually
supportive connections and building on the strengths and assets of all
residents.
➢ Self-Reliance: Support all residents in attaining their maximum level of
self-reliance.
➢ Collaborations: Value collaborations at all levels and seek the most
strategic approaches to meeting the needs of Kent residents.
➢ Equal Access: Support equal access to services, through a service network
that meets needs across age, ability, culture and language.
➢ Respect and Dignity: All people are treated with respect and dignity.
➢ Accountability: Oversee City resources with consistent ethical stewardship,
fairness in allocating funds, and strong accountability for maximizing effective
services.
Funding Priorities:
The Master Plan lays out the City'sfunding priorities; in which the City will invest
human services funding. While five priorities were identified in the original
Master Plan, an additional funding priority will be added for 2013-2018. Funding
priorities are in place to ensure that Kent invests in the continuum of human
services needs - from prevention and early intervention to job training and basic
needs such as food and shelter. The priorities include:
➢ Meeting Community Basics
Ensuring that people,facing hardship have access to resources to help meet
immediate or basic needs.
➢ Increasing Self-Reliance
Helping individuals break out of the cycle of poverty by improving access to
services and removing barriers to employment.
➢ Strengthening Children and Families
Providing children, youth and families with community resources needed to
support their positive development, including early intervention & prevention
services.
➢ Building a Safer Community
Providing resources and services that reduce violence, crime, and neglect in
our community.
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➢ Improving Health and Well-Being
Providing access to services that allow individuals to improve their mental and
physical health, overall well-being, and ability to live independently.
➢ Improving and Integrating Systems
Leading efforts to ensure that human services systems meet event demands
and expectations by increasing capacity, utilizing technology, coordinating
efforts, and sharing resources.
Policy Focus Areas
Policy focus areas are issues that we recognize will require targeted attention
over time. The focus areas included were selected based on existing service
gaps, unmet needs, and important system improvements identified through
community input. The 2013 update of the Master Plan includes the overarching
goal of ensuring that services are inclusive and available to all citizens.
SELF RELIANCE SUPPORT:
➢ Link residents with livable wage jobs
➢ Eliminate barriers to employment
➢ Increase family financial literacy
➢ Increase opportunities for advancement from entry level jobs
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES:
➢ Quality Child Care services
➢ Birth to 5 services
➢ School readiness
➢ Prevention and early intervention services
➢ After school activities
➢ Opportunities for teen internships and employment
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES:
➢ Collaborations to serve the whole family
➢ Immigrant and refugee transitions for success
➢ Access for working families: hours, locations, co-located services
➢ Access to parent education classes and life skills classes
SENIOR SERVICES:
➢ Active and connected seniors
➢ Support for vulnerable seniors
➢ Intergenerational programs
➢ Services to keep seniors in their homes
➢ Access to transportation
➢ Access to chore services
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ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO SERVICES:
➢ Improved transportation network
➢ Multi-lingual and culturally competent services
➢ Flexible services
➢ Co-located services
MAINTAIN SAFETY NET AND BASIC NEEDS SERVICES:
➢ Access to emergency assistance
➢ Basic food support
➢ Emergency and transitional housing
➢ Access to medical services
➢ Access to mental health services
➢ Violence prevention and intervention
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS:
➢ Effective collaborations
➢ Innovative approaches to solving persistent issues
➢ Sharing agency resources to reduce overhead
➢ Increased collocation of agencies and programs
HOUSING:
➢ Provide afull range of housing
➢ Move individuals and families from shelter into housing
➢ Promote home ownership
➢ Maintain existing housing stock
➢ Continue„regional efforts
HOMELESS PREVENTION AND HOMELESS SERVICES:
➢ Prevent homelessness
➢ Maintain homeless services ;
➢ Increase homeless outreach to ensure homeless individuals and families
are utilizing existing services
Funding Strategies
To continue making progress on the vision of a healthy community, additional
resources to implement these strategies are essential. Historically the City
allocated 1% of the General Fund to non-profit agencies and programs providing
services to Kent residents. Over the course of the first Master Plan the Human
Services Commission worked with City Administration and City Council to identify
strategies to increase the available funding. This work reached a new level of
significance when the recession began to impact the 1% allocation as city
revenues declined. A perfect storm was generated when a number of factors
converged that had the potential to drastically reduce the City's investment in
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human services. This included the creation of the Regional Fire Authority (which
reduced the City's General Fund Budget), the recession, and a significant
increase in the City's population due to the annexation of the Panther Lake
community. In 2011 (for the 2012 budget) Human Services requested a budget
adjustment of $95,000.00 due to a significant decrease in the human services
1% funding allocation. This request kept funding at an even level. Administration
and the City Council very generously approved the budget adjustment and
directed staff and the Human Services Commission to work on the development
of a new funding strategy to be presented to Council in 2012.
The Human Services Commission spent many months researching and reviewing
other funding strategies and settled upon a per capita approach as the best
option. The per capita creates a stable funding source that is predictable from
year to year. At its highest the human services fund was $9.30 per capita. The
2012 allocation was $6.96 per capita, and based on the baseline budget
projection for 2013 the per capita rate would have dropped to $6.03.
The Human Services Commission proposed to maintain the $6.96 per capita
funding rate in 2013, increasing it to $7.20 in 2014 with a CPI escalator increase
every funding cycle commencing in 2015. The CPI would not exceed 3% or drop
below 0% and would be applied against the former year's per capita rate. Using
a per capita funding model eliminates the significant swings in funding levels
caused by the economy. The Human Services Commission worked with staff and
Administration to ensure that the new funding strategy represented a balanced
approach to solving the issue, recognizing the pressure the economy has on the
City while also understanding the critical need to provide services to the
residents of the city particularly during this difficult economy. For this reason, the
Commission did not request any increase in funding for 2013.
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Introduction and Process
The Human Services Master Plan is intended to be used as a policy guide for the
City of Kent Housing and Human Service Division (HHS) for the next six years.
With each two-year funding cycle, HHS staff and the Human Services
Commission will assess changing needs and resources to determine funding
decisions.
HHS Manager Katherin Johnston and HHS Senior Human Services Coordinator
Merina Hanson managed the project, with input and guidance from the City of
Kent Human Services Commission.
A data scan was conducted to assess City of Kent needs, including Census 2010,
American Community Survey data, Public Health Communities Count, housing
and homeless statistics, school district data and relevant planning documents.
Regional plans were also reviewed.
Community input over the course of the Master Plan has been gathered through
focus groups, key informant interviews, and online surveys geared towards a
number of different stakeholder groups. ,
➢ Customized surveys were developed to garner input,representing the
following groups: City of Kent Council Members
➢ City of Kent Human Services Commission members
➢ Leaders of local non-profit human services agencies
➢ Local high school youth
➢ Seniors
➢ Kent Cultural Diversity Initiative Group
➢ .Local business
➢ Kent residents and individuals who work in Kent
Key informant interviews with more than twenty community members were
conducted to inform the original Master Plan. Included were City leaders,
representatives from United Way of King County, Kent School District, Public
Health of Seattle-King County, and Renton Technical College. Leaders of a
number of minority communities were also interviewed as part of that process. A
complete list can be found in Appendix A.
Appendix A summarizes major themes from the focus groups and interviews. The
major themes included; the need for stronger community linkages and
connections, increased community diversity, and the need for more attention to
youth needs.
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History and Purpose
The City of Kent has a strong commitment to human services and has been a
leader in South King County in the human services arena. Kent's consistent
funding of human services agencies, the establishment of a Human Services
Commission, one percent funding base for human services, and the creation of
the division of Housing and Human Services evidences this.
The City of Kent has been providing funding for human services since 1975. The
City of Kent funded its first human service agency in 1975 with a portion of its
federal revenue sharing funds. The revenue sharing funds ceased in 1986, but
the City continued to provide funding for human services from the General Fund
budget.
In its 1985 and 1986 work programs, the City Council targeted the establishment
of a Human Services Policy as a top priority issue. To aid in this process, a
Human Services Study Committee was formed consisting of service providers, a
member of the Kent Ministerial Association, and City staff involved in the
administration of human services. The charge of this study group was to
formulate policy recommendations to the City Council in regard to how the City
of Kent could best respond to local human services needs. The study resulted in
preparation of the document, Report of the Human Services Study Committee on
Human Services Policies, which included policy statements to guide the City's
efforts in human services, and criteria and priorities for human services funding.
This report was adopted by the City Council in 1986.
In 1986,the City established a Human Services Commission as recommended by
the Study Committee. The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the
Mayor,,City Council and Chief Administrative Officer on setting priorities,
evaluating and making recommendations on funding requests, evaluating and
reviewing human service agencies, and responding to City actions affecting the
availability and,quality of human services in Kent. The Commission consists of
nine (9) appointed members including representation from the business
community, the religious community, recipient of human services, a regional
human service provider, a'service club representative, a youth member, and a
City Council representative.
In 1989, the City of Kent took a major step and committed one (1) percent of
the general fund to human services -- a powerful statement of commitment on
the City's part. This further demonstrated the City of Kent's leadership in human
services in South King County. Not only was it the only city in South King County
with a human services policy plan, but it also implemented the plan and became
the first city to form a Human Services Commission. In 1992, the City established
an Office of Housing and Human Services, now known as the Housing and
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Human Services Division of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. The
Division develops and implements City human services policies and administers
the activities and functions concerning housing and human service issues in the
City.
In 2011 (for the 2012 budget) Human Services requested a budget adjustment
of $95,000.00 due to a significant decrease in the human services 1% funding
allocation. The decrease occurred when a number of factors converged that had
the potential to drastically reduce the City's investment in human services. This
included the creation of the Regional Fire Authority (which reduced the City's
General Fund Budget), the recession, and a significant increase in the City's
population due to the annexation of the Panther Lake community. This request
kept funding at an even level. Administration and the City Council very
generously approved the budget adjustment and directed staff and the Human
Services Commission to work on the development of a new funding strategy to
be presented to Council in 2012.
The Human Services Commission spent many months researching and reviewing
other funding strategies and settled, upon a per capita approach as the best
option. The per capita creates a stable funding source that is predictable from
year to year. At its highest the human services fund was $9.30 per capita. The
2012 allocation was $6.96 per capita, and based on the baseline budget
projection for 2013 the per capita rate would have dropped to $6.03.
The Human Services Commission proposed to maintain the $6.96 per capita
funding rate in 2013, increasing it to $7.20 in 2014 with a CPI escalator increase
every funding cycle commencing in 2015. The CPI would not exceed 3% or drop
below 0% and would be applied against the former year's per capita rate. Using
a per capita funding model eliminates the significant swings in funding levels
caused by the economy. The Human Services Commission worked with staff and
Administration to ensure that the new funding strategy represented a balanced
approach to solving the issue, recognizing the pressure the economy has on the
City while also understanding the critical need to provide services to the
residents of the city particularly during this difficult economy. For this reason, the
Commission did not request any increase in funding for 2013.
Roles
Leader and Partner: HHS is a leader in making community investments that
create opportunities and provide services. HHS works with the community to
identify current and emerging needs and develop systematic, coordinated
responses to address those needs. Through collaborative partnerships, the
division develops innovative solutions for the Kent community.
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Funder: HHS contracts with community organizations to provide programs and
services. In partnership with the Human Services Commission, HHS:
➢ funds services based on current community need;
➢ funds the most effective services possible, minimizing duplication of
services;
➢ makes funding decisions based on competitive process;
➢ bases funding decisions on an organization's ability to deliver clearly
defined funding outcomes; and
➢ makes funding recommendations to the City Council.
Service Provider: HHS limits its role as a provider of housing and human
services with the exception of the following situations:
1. Providing services at the expressed desire of City administration,
2. Providing Resource and Referral services to guide citizens to appropriate
services, or
3. Providing services that are best delivered by City staff (e.g.. home repair)
INCLUSION
The City of Kent is one of the most,diverse communities in the state of
Washington. As we continue to strive to meet the needs and expectations of our
increasingly culturally and ethnically varied populations, a better understanding
of cultural differences and their relationship;to the quality service—respect,
inclusiveness, and sensitivity-becomes essential. Serving diverse populations is
not a "one size fits all"process. Diversity includes all differences, not just those
that indicate racial or ethnic distinctions. Diversity transcends racial and ethnic
factors to include;groups, their members, and affiliations. The concept of
diversity also refers to differences in lifestyles, beliefs, economic status, etc.
Trademarks of Inclusive Services
1. Respect, inclusion, and sensitivity are the key trademarks of quality
service.
2. Delivering services based on the population's norms, values and
perceptions is at the core of successful service delivery.
3. Serving diverse populations is not a "one size fits all" process. It involves
an intentional approach to help address the needs and concerns of any
population.
4. Diversity goes beyond race and ethnicity. It includes individuals with
disabilities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ)
individuals; the homeless; immigrants; refugees; and many other
populations.
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5. Diversity is a part of our daily life. It is all around us and provides us
opportunities to grow and learn about others.
It is important to recognize that we all have a role in ensuring that our
community is inclusive. Barriers exist and are difficult to break down without
constant attention to how services are provided.
Structural and cultural barriers to services can include:
• Cultural values
• Language
• Geography
• Income
• Access to Transportation
• Health
• Access for individuals with disabilities
• Hours of operation
Strategies for breaking down barriers can include:
• Educating staff, board members, partnering agencies and volunteers
about the community they serve;
• Tailoring services to meet the community's needs;
• Creating partnerships and coalitions with representatives from diverse
groups;
• Providing opportunities for cross-training, consulting, and collaborative
services;
• Evaluating current service delivery and the quality of services; and
• Ensuring that programs align with the values and needs of the client and
the community they serve
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Human Services programs are essential to the growth and vitality of the Kent
community. By investing in the delivery of these services to Kent residents, the
City of Kent is working to promote building a healthy community. The Human
Services Master Plan is designed to articulate the City's strategies for this
investment.
HHS invests in the community to create measurable, sustainable change and to
improve the lives of its residents. Investments are focused in order to generate
the greatest possible impact. They address the issues that matter most to our
community and are targeted in order to deliver meaningful results.
To achieve community impact, investments are made in a variety of ways:
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• direct emergency services to assist people in crisis;
• preventative services such as mentoring and home visiting services for
teen mothers; and
• services that promote achieving self-sufficiency (including job training,
child care scholarships, micro-enterprise, etc.)
To invest for the greatest possible impact, HHS fosters partnerships with a
variety of organizations. Beyond working with direct providers of health and
human services, the division also works with:
• economic development organizations that work with local businesses to
create more jobs;
• organizations that help residents find the resources they need in the
community;
• organizations and initiatives that bring people together through
community forums, public awareness campaigns, or volunteer
opportunities to become more engaged to our community;
• strategic initiatives comprised of a variety of partners in the community
with the goal of working together to have a greater impact than any one
organization can have by itself; and
• special initiatives that affect the whole community.
HHS makes community investments in nonprofit organizations in several different
ways. We invest ongoing annual support for specific services, we make one-time
grants to support new programs that are developing better ways to serve the
community and we make grants to organizations that need training or technical
assistance to improve their capacity and accessibility.
Volunteers from the community,who comprise the City's Human Services
Commission decide HHS'.community investments using the following criteria:
• Address the City's funding priorities
• Are of high quality and fiscally sound with a track-record of achieving
measurable results
• Reflect the continuum of human services needs
• Are collaborative in nature
• Provide an opportunity to leverage other resources for the greatest
impact
• Are accessible to all residents who need to access services
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SUSTAINABLE CHANGE
HHS invests for sustainable change, recognizing that it is critical to complement
support for emergency services that support people in crisis with support for
programs and initiatives that increase individual's self-reliance and influence the
community in a lasting way. The City's investments in the community are not
only monetary in nature, but are also evidenced through the dedication of HHS
staff time and resources to community work that will benefit the greater Kent
community.
Examples of investments made in the past include:
• support of a forum that brought nonprofit groups together to develop
a One Stop Human Services Center;
• support for a subregional plan for the community to address human
service needs;
• co-hosted a forum for local agencies in 2009 with City of Renton HSS
staff and the South King Council of Human Services to share in a peer-
to-peer discussion of how the economic climate was impacting
budgets, staffing, fundraising, and services, as well as strategies for
keeping afloat in tough times;
• partnered with Kent Lutheran Church and Catholic Community Services
to open a severe weather shelter at Kent Lutheran Church, giving
homeless people and children a place to stay warm overnight during
times of extreme weather;
• development of and support for a forum that brings together
community stakeholders invested in ending homeless (including service
providers, the faith community, Committee to End Homelessness
stakeholders, funders, and consumers);
• development of and support for a forum that consists of service
providers and community members who have cultural and language-
specific expertise working with immigrants and refugees. The group
meets monthly and works toward influencing policy, enhancing
collaboration, leveraging resources, developing a closer relationship
with the City of Kent, and serving as a resource within the community;
and
• support for capacity building work through the South King Council of
Human Services with efforts focused on smaller grassroots
organizations.
In some cases, HHS invests in the community by providing services itself. The
division provides resource and referral services to residents who need assistance
locating resources and programs to assist them. HHS increased the level of
resource and referral services available to Kent residents by employing a full-time
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Resource and Referral Specialist in 2010. Unfortunately this position was
eliminated in November of 2012 as a direct result of declining city revenues.
HHS also operates a Home Repair Program for low and moderate income owners
of single-family houses, mobile homes and condo units in the City. Repairs which
help maintain the health and safety of occupants, preserve the dwelling or
conserve energy to reduce heating costs through weatherization are eligible.
Preference is given to households occupied by senior citizen, low-income and
disabled residents. The program is funded entirely through the federal
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
Partnerships: HHS will continue to pursue partnerships with other cities
King County, local school districts, and community agencies to improve service
coordination.
Regional Planning and Coordination: HHS will continue its focus on regional
planning and coordination to improve accessibility of services available to the
Kent community.
Jurisdictional Responsibility: Responsibility for funding services should be
based in part on the regional or local nature of the service. King County has
responsibility for regional services, such as mental health, Public Health, etc.
while the City of Dent is responsible for providing local services such as food
banks, emergency assistance, mentoring, youth services, etc.
Public Awareness: HHS will promote community awareness and involvement in
human service needs. The division is responsible for providing information,
education and training on HHS initiatives designed to meet needs.
Sense of Community: HHS in conjunction with other City departments will
continue efforts to enhance the community's sense of involvement through
opportunities for participation in City government, development of strong
neighborhoods, and involvement in HHS planning activities.
Effective and Efficient Services: HHS will work to improve access through
coordination of service providers. This includes expanding on effective, ongoing
collaborate efforts with other jurisdictions (such as aligning application forms,
reports, joint contracting, etc.).
Self Reliance: HHS will promote developing programs and strategies to
increase individual's self-reliance, improving the economic health of the
community. Working with economic development, employment service agencies,
and job training programs to enhance employment opportunities will move
residents toward self-reliance.
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Funding: HHS will continue to provide capital and operating support to
community agencies that provide affordable housing and human services to Kent
residents. Agencies will be required to meet community investment outcomes.
• Human Services Per Capita Fund - In 1989 the City of Kent committed
one (1) percent of the general fund to human services. In 2013 this
funding mechanism shifted to a per capita investment. In 2013 this
translated to $828,660. The entire amount is in turn allocated to non-
profit agencies and programs who address the human services needs of
Kent residents. Human service funding is on a two-year cycle, with second
year funding contingent on contract performance and program outcomes.
• Community Development Block Grant - The City of Kent receives
federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds annually from
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In 2002
the City of Kent received an invitation from HUD to become a Metropolitan
City. As a Metropolitan City, Kent is eligible for a direct formula allocation
of funds from Housing and Urban Development. The amount of funds that
Kent receives is based on an allocation formula that considers the City's
population, the percent of low and moderate-income people and the
condition of the housing stock. The dollar amount available varies from
year to year depending on the U.S. Congressional Budget.
CDBG Funding Levels
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds have decreased
significantly over the past 10 years. Initially the City received about
$1,000,000 and in 2012 the allocation was $714,398. As of 2012 the
allocation formula did not include the Panther Lake annexation area.
Horne Repair Program
Kent's Home Repair Program, funded by CDBG, provides low-income
home owners with access to repair services for their homes. The specific
goals of the program include improving the health and safety of families
and individuals and maintaining affordable housing.
The largest population group served is seniors. Fixed incomes (particularly
those below 50% of median) prohibit the repair of critical systems in
owner occupied homes. The cost of replacing a heating system, repairing
sewer lines or putting on a new roof is more than many seniors can
afford. The failure to properly maintain a house leads to further
deterioration. Affordable housing is an important asset in Kent.
Affordability is based on income. Housing costs should not exceed 30%
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household income. The ability to assist home owners in maintaining the
housing structure insures that the housing will be available for future
generations.
CDBG Public Services
Additionally the city utilizes the CDBG Public Service portion of the grant
to fund nonprofit agencies that provide services to residents at or below
50% of median. The services the City contracts for include health services
for the homeless, eviction prevention, transitional housing, emergency
assistance for immigrants and refugees and feeding programs.
• Neighborhood Stabilization Program - The City used Neighborhood
Stabilization Program federal funds to contract with Habitat for Humanity
to purchase, rehabilitate and sell three foreclosed properties to
low/middle-income homebuyers. The homebuyers received zero-interest
loans and were from refugee communities with large families who had
been waiting for large homes. Habitat for Humanity was able to maximize
the funds by leveraging donations to increase the number of foreclosed
properties they were able to:purchase, rehabilitate and move families into.
• Other County, State, Federal grants as applicable
Evaluation: HHS staff monitors and evaluates agencies funded for program
effectiveness to ensure that services are successful in achieving the desired goals
and outcomes. Staff monitors each program's progress toward funding goals on
a quarterly basis and reviews the program's outcomes each year. If a program is
having difficulty meeting contractual requirements, HHS staff works with the
agency staff to determine how to bring the program into compliance. Programs
that cannot sufficiently meet funding goals or other contractual requirements risk
losing funding.
In 2012, North and East King County cities collaborated with South King County
cities to create a joint monitoring form to ensure that cities were coordinated in
their monitoring and tracking of funded programs. Whene ver possible, the cities
have agreed to schedulejoint monitoring visits for programs that are funded by
several cities, This helps ensure that monitoring visits are comprehensive and
more standardized, Agencies benefit as well from reducing the number of visits
and the preparation and staff time that goes into a monitoring visit,
Program and Organizational Effectiveness: HHS staff will evaluate the
Human Services Master Plan investments every two years to coincide with the
two year funding cycle. The evaluation will include an update on the process to
determine funding recommendations.
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Community Need: HHS staff will monitor community need and update the
Human Services Master Plan as needed to include summaries of emerging trends
impacting the City of Kent. Priorities for future investments may shift or be
targeted in order to address the changing needs of the Kent community.
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Human Services and the Recession
The recession that began in late 2007 is now recognized as one of the worst
economic downturns in decades. Communities throughout the state fell into
economic crisis, and policymakers were forced to formulate strategies for
stimulating the economy, generating revenue, and cutting spending while faced
with competing priorities.
In this challenging time, human services programs in Kent were faced with a
number of challenges:
• a sudden increase in demand that strained agency resources and their
ability to serve those in need,
• historic cuts in state funding that eroded services, and
• a deteriorating economy that depleted city resources.
State and local program funding, continues to be down. Washington's safety net
for the poorest continues to suffer the effects of a long-term disinvestment by
the State and King County. Because municipal revenues have also been in
decline, the cities cannot backfill this growing gap. As governmental support for
agencies declines, non-profits are often forced to, adjust by freezing or reducing
employee salaries, drawing down on reserves, laying-off staff, or reducing the
number of programs offered.
Human services' spending is a vital part of the economy in more ways than one.
Nonprofit agencies are large employers and their programs stimulate the
economy. It is all too easy to overlook the fact that investing in these programs
also substantially reduces the need for and cost of future services.
The State of Human Services in King County
In response to the challenges of the recession, a group of local governments,
funders, and providers in King County challenged all sectors to participate in a
public discourse to:
• Understand the scope of the problem and the impact of the cuts
• Suggest policy changes that will help reenvision how government
prioritizes, delivers and supports services
• Discuss how cities and sub-regions in King County can respond to their
unique community needs.
The results of these discussions were posted on the United Way of King County
website at:
http://www.uwkc.ora/ou rfocus/public-policy/state-of-health-and-
humanservices.html along with any updates on future budget reductions.
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Significant cuts impacting King County residents noted in the State of Human
Services plan include:
Reduction, then elimination of cash assistance for 6,200 people who are
temporarily disabled and unable to work, resulting in increased
homelessness and lack of money for housing, food and basic needs.
Elimination of dental health coverage to tens of thousands of Medicaid
beneficiaries.
Loss of a housing stipend for about 3,500 low-income people receiving
state-funded drug and alcohol treatment
Loss of child care for more than 1,100 families through Working
Connections Child Care (WCCC) program.
As a result of reductions in the Basic Health Plan,almost 39,000 King
County residents are now on the waiting list for this low cost health
insurance coverage.
13,748 low income families on welfare (TANF) had their monthly income
support reduced impeding their efforts to stay in school and obtain job
training and employment. For a family of three, this means living on
$478/month instead of $562/month.
Loss of $1.2 million in direct federal funds from the Emergency Food and
Shelter Program that in 2010 supported 949,813 meals and 215,692
nights of shelter. While a small portion of these services were covered
with $224,000 of state set aside, there was no ability to cover the major
losses.
In addition to the challenges created by the recession, in early 2013
sequestration further complicated the nation's bid for economic recovery. As of
March 2013, the state government was still sorting out the effects of
sequestration ($85 billion in arbitrary budget cuts that began March 1, 2013 after
Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on an overall budget), so the dollar
figures and calculations of the effects were not yet final upon publication.
While Budget staff for the state continues calculating the actual effects of the
federal spending cuts (known as sequestration), it is evident that our vulnerable
residents — the disabled, seniors, low-income preschoolers — will feel the brunt.
The cuts began taking effect March 1 and are expected to slash almost $83
million out of state-administered programs over the remainder of 2013. As the
cuts vary by program, staff will work with our local nonprofit providers to
monitor the effects of sequestration on our community.
Potential effects of the federal sequestration on Washington State could include:
$11.6 million in lost federal education money that would put 160 teachers'
and teachers aides' jobs at risk.
440 low-income students would lose their college aid. Another 180 would
lose their right to work-study jobs to help pay for college.
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1,000 children would lose access to Head Start and Early Head Start
programs.
800 children would lose access to daycare.
2,850 fewer children would receive immunizations for measles, mumps,
rubella, tetanus, whooping cough, flu and Hepatitis B.
3,800 fewer people would be admitted to substance abuse programs.
4,300 fewer people would receive free HIV testing.
500 domestic abuse victims would lose services.
The state Employment Security Administration would lose the equivalent
of 100 full-time employees by mid-2014.
1,300 low-income families would not receive energy-efficiency
improvements to their homes.
10,000 people would lose some assistance from the Women, Infants and
Children nutrition program.
Developing a Response
Most of the cuts discussed above would not be fully reversed (or reversed at all)
even if the economy and state revenues were to experience a sudden recovery.
Community members and stakeholders need to continue advocating for the
restoration of public funding, while increasing efforts to develop new and
innovative approaches for the community and our local agencies to meet the
human services needs. This will include strategies outlined in the State of Human
Services:
• continued conversation about community priorities;
• how to direct resources; and
• ways for individuals to become more personally involved in helping those
around us who are in need,.
New priorities, efficiencies, approaches and resources will all play a critical part
of the community's response. Perhaps the most critical response needed is a
rededication to the concept of community.
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The Suburbanization of Poverty
The demographic changes that have taken place in Kent and the surrounding
cities have had a broad impact on the provision of human services. It is evident
that segments of Kent's population are growing more rapidly than others. Census
2010 data indicates that while the percentage of minorities in Seattle remained
relatively flat, it skyrocketed in the suburbs south of the city limits, including
Kent. The shift happened as people of color moved out of Seattle's historically
lower-income and diverse neighborhoods, joining waves of immigrants who
continue to relocate and settle in South King County. While Seattle is scarcely
more diverse than it was ten years ago, Kent, Renton, SeaTac and Tukwila, are
now communities where minorities either comprise a majority of the population
or very close to it.
This trend is sometimes referred to as the suburbanization ofoovertyand its
prevalence in South King County drew the attention of the Brookings Institution,
a think tank based in Washington DC that conducts research and education in
the social sciences, primarily in economics, metropolitan policy, governance,
foreign policy, and global economy and development.
Kent and the surrounding cities are now home to a wide variety of people living
in poverty. 68% of the poor in the three counties surrounding Seattle now live in
the suburbs, particularly in South ring County. That includes foreign born and
native born, all races, people who lack a high school degree as well as college
graduates. The suburbanization of poverty is now a defining characteristic of our
community and it appears to be increasing across the nation.
Between i 2000 and 2010, according to census data compiled by Brookings
Institution researchers:
• The number of poor people living in the suburbs of major cities grew 53
percent, while the number in the cities themselves rose just 23 percent.
• By 2010, the suburbs were home to a third of all Americans living under
the official poverty level — more than the numbers living in cities, smaller
towns, and rural areas.
• Poverty rate rose in; 27 South King County census tracts between 2000
and 2010; of the 21 tracts in all of King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties
where it rose more than 10 percent, 13 are in South King County.
• Four South King County cities — Burien followed by Kent, Tukwila, and
SeaTac — have the largest shares of residents receiving Medicaid (35
percent in Kent's case) in the Puget Sound region.
• Half the students in Kent and more than half in neighboring Auburn and
Renton receive free or reduced-price school lunches.
• Kent's per capita income, $26,470, is just 70 percent of the statewide
average. Its official poverty rate, 14.5 percent, is half again as high as
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King County's and, reflecting an average over the five years from 2005
through 2009, doubtless lags behind today's distressed reality.
Overall in South King County, the Caucasian population declined by more than
14%, while the number of people who identified themselves as either Asian,
Hispanic, African American, Native American or belonging to two or more races
increased 66 percent. Much of the change was driven by Latinos, whose
population doubled, and even tripled, in some cities.
Implications of Demographic Changes
The demographic changes in our community necessitate constant attention to
how the City and our human services providers are delivering services and
directing resources. Kent's growing senior population and child population will
likely require additional resources to accommodate their numbers. In addition,
the growing ethnic diversity of the population suggests the need to continue
focusing on multi-lingual services. Finally, the increase in the number of families
living in poverty suggests we need to continue shoring sup our safety net and
directing resources to basic human services such as health care, food and
clothing assistance, and emergency shelter and transitional housing.
Many of the implications for Kent's human service network suggested by these
demographic changes were confirmed through surveys with community members
and key stakeholders.
Human Services Network
The City of Kent benefits from a strong network of community-based service
providers that serves their increasingly diverse population. Providers from the
private, nonprofit, public and faith-based sectors have developed an array of
programs and services to assist residents with basic needs and to contribute
positively to their quality of life.
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Policies to Build a Healthy Community
The Human Services Commission is charged with recommending Human Services
policies to City Administration and Council. The Commission develops policy
recommendations based on guiding principles, funding priorities, and policy focus
areas that will result in a stronger community.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The role of the Housing and Human Services Division is to provide support for
residents to meet their physical, economic and social needs, and ensure that the
City of Kent has a quality service system that is accessible and effective. The
HHS Master Plan recommendations provide a guide for the next six years,
articulating underlying HHS principles and the long-term vision and goals for
building a healthy community.
The guiding recommendations will help shape policies, strategies, and funding
decisions that best adhere to the City of Kent's values and goals for Building a
Health Community. They will guide HHS in its roles:in collaboration with other
City departments, in partnerships, as regional collaborator, and funder of human
services. In the HHS two year funding cycles, the updated context of community
needs, trends and regional changes will be considered to adopt strategies and
priorities to best achieve positive community outcomes.
The recommendations include:
➢ Guiding principles that frame what services are funded;
➢ HHS funding priorities;
➢ Priority policy areas'and long-term outcomes to Build a Health
Community.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Human Services Commission exists as part of the conscience of the City of
Kent in its recognition of the value and diversity of all citizens including the
various cultures and ethnicities and the City's desire that their basic needs be
met.
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Guiding Principles:
➢ Healthy Communities: Build healthy communities through mutually
supportive connections, building on the strengths and assets of all residents.
➢ Self-Reliance: Support all residents in attaining their maximum level of
self-reliance.
➢ Collaborations: Value collaborations at all levels and seek the most
strategic approaches to meeting the needs of Kent residents.
➢ Equal Access: Support equal access to services, through a service network
that meets needs across age, ability, culture and language.
➢ Respect and Dignity: Treat all members of the community with respect
and dignity.
➢ Accountability: Oversee City resources with consistent ethical stewardship,
fairness in allocating funds, and strong accountability for maximizing effective
services.
FUNDING PRIORITIES:
The Master Plan lays out the City's funding priorities; in which the City will invest
human services funding. Funding priorities are in place to ensure that Kent
invests in the continuum of human services needs — from prevention and early
intervention to job training and basic needs such as food and shelter.
HHS will strive to create a balance between support for basic safety net services
and services that strengthen individuals and families, decreasing their need for
human services over time.i A successful human services system provides for
emergency needs while giving individuals opportunities to achieve their goals for
a healthy and productive life. It provides support at the earliest and least
invasive level of need, rather than as the last resort, which is often the most
expensive and least desirable. While five priorities were identified in the original
Master Plan, an additional funding priority will be added for 2013-2018. The
priorities include:
SIX FUNDING PRIORITY AREAS:
➢ Meeting Community Basics
Ensuring that people facing hardship have access to resources to help meet
immediate or basic needs.
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➢ Increasing Self-Reliance
Helping individuals break out of the cycle of poverty by improving access to
services and removing barriers to employment.
➢ Strengthening Children and Families
Providing children, youth and families with community resources needed to
support their positive development, including early intervention & prevention
services.
➢ Building a Safer Community
Providing resources and services that reduce violence, crime, and neglect in
our community.
➢ Improving Health and Well-Being
Providing access to services that allow individuals to improve their mental and
physical health, overall well-being, and ability to live independently.
➢ Improving and Integrating Systems
Leading efforts to ensure that human services systems meet demands and
expectations by increasing capacity, utilizing technology, coordinating efforts,
and sharing resources.
Policy Focus Areas
Policy focus areas are issues that we recognize will require targeted attention
over time. The focus areas included were selected based on existing service
gaps, unmet needs, and important system improvements identified through
community input.,The 2013 update of the Master Plan includes the overarching
goal of ensuring that services are inclusive and available to all citizens.
SELF RELIANCE: Employment and education are two of the most direct
pathways out of poverty. The City of Kent needs opportunities that enable
residents to gain jobs skills through access to education, employment support
and livable wage jobs in the community. A primary driver in chronic and growing
need for human services is 'inadequate income. Programs, policies and
partnerships that support residents' earning capabilities will help ensure they
have the skills needed to attain self-sufficiency for themselves and their families.
"I really don't like to ask for help.
I work two part-time jobs and get
Social Security, but sometimes I
can't afford to buy food and
medicine."
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➢ Increased educational attainment among Kent residents: One of
the key factors in access to livable wage jobs is level of educational
attainment. Kent residents need access to programs that increase post-
secondary education and/or vocational training.
➢ Increased access to livable wage jobs: Services that create direct
links for low-income Kent residents to livable wage jobs in Kent help
residents on the path to self-reliance. Services may include job training,
retention, and wage progression services, adult education opportunities in
Kent for special populations geared toward employment, job retention,
and wage progression.
➢ Reduced barriers to employment: Effective services are needed that
eliminate barriers to employment, and partnerships with employers and
Kent businesses will help ensure mutually beneficial outcomes that
support healthy and competitive businesses and a skilled workforce.
Services may include childcare subsidies, ESL, vocational ESL, and job
readiness/job placement assistance that are offered both in the
community and on the job-site.
➢ Improved knowledge of financial literacy: Kent residents need to
have the knowledge, tools and access to community resources to manage
their personal finances and achieve their financial goals. Money
management is a basic life skill that is essential to avoid financial
instability and to build financial assets, particularly for low and middle-
income households. Services may include financial literacy training in
topics as budgeting, banking, and predatory lending, as well as public
promotion of resources such as the Earned Income Tax Credit program.
Opportunities for educating our youth and young adults on the importance
of financial literacy should be expanded in order to give them the best
possible chance to avoid financial instability as they become independent.
➢ Increased access to services: Resource information should be widely
available and accessible to all Kent residents; community and social
support systems enable resident self-help, mutual support and create a
network of care and nurturing that is vital in a healthy community.
Services need to take into account the diverse population of our City and
the need for services outside of the typical 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. workday.
Those who need to access services benefit from services that are
collocated and who share resources.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A key indicator to the health of a community is
economic stability. The development of new business, diverse employment
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opportunities, and an established work force provides adequate resources for
individuals and families to be financially stable.
➢ Increased micro-enterprise development: Micro-enterprise
development organizations support low-income entrepreneurs as they
start or expand their businesses. This important economic development
tool can increase the chance of business success by bridging the gap
between individuals and providing the tools they need to start and grow
successful businesses. For many low-income entrepreneurs, micro-
enterprise development opportunities represent the only means to access
the capital and business tools necessary for business start-up.
➢ Improved accessibility to job training programs: Job training
programs that provide relevant quality training and education give Kent
residents the skills and opportunity to compete in the job market. Access
to job training programs is important, particularly when programs are able
to provide hands-on training and link;graduates to specific jobs readily
available in the community.
➢ Improved career path development: A strong employment base is a
key component for ensuring;that families are self-sufficient. It is not
enough to simply have a large number of entry-level jobs available in the
community. While the availability of entry level jobs are a vital part of the
health of our community, most entry-level jobs are part-time, and do not
include employee benefits. Pathways from entry level jobs to better
paying positions that pay a livable wage and include benefits are a critical
component of lifting people out of poverty.
➢ Increased youth employment opportunities: The community must
create opportunities for youth to develop the knowledge and skills for
work, to help youth respond to the complex and changing nature of work,
and address the cultural and social barriers that prevent youth from
working. The benefits of a young person gaining job experience are
numerous;;including fostering lifelong learning, teaching them how to
successfully hold a job and to manage money, helping them learn to make
continuous successful transitions, and leading them to a life of self-
reliance.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES: A foundation of a healthy community
includes supportive environments for children to grow and flourish, social
networks that guide children, and ample opportunities for young people to find a
place for themselves and become productive members of society. These supports
need to exist along the whole age spectrum of a child's development, from birth
through the teen years.
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➢ Improved birth to 5 services: Families with children age birth to five
should be connected to the community prior to entering the public school
system. Aligning children's learning and development experiences in the
home, in early education and care, and in school promotes the successful
transition into kindergarten. Parents should have a clear understanding of
what is expected of their children when they enter kindergarten and
consequently the School District would be better equipped to serve the
incoming students.
➢ Increased availability of quality, affordable child care: Working
parents and their preschool children need access to child care that
ensures children's health and safety and provides activities for
developmentally appropriate learning and school readiness. A network of
funding resources is necessary to ensure that all children can receive
quality child care regardless of income, and specialized programs are
available for children with special needs.
"I was able to find a job, but couldn't
afford daycare and was going to
make too much to qualify for DSHS
help. The City's child care scholarship
allowed me to go back to work."
➢ Increased availability of children and youth activities: Children
and youth should be encouraged to be active, explore and learn in ways
that build self-esteem, and set the foundation for individual and group
social skills. Kent children and youth need access to a diverse variety of
programs and activities throughout the City that support their healthy
development. Community assets should be maximized throughout the city,
and may include neighborhood centers, school buildings, parks, and other
public use spaces.
➢ Increased access to prevention and early intervention services:
The teen years can be a difficult time of transition and a pivotal period in
youth development, as youth assess their options and define their place in
society. A network of services and partnerships is needed that focuses on
providing positive resources for youth: such as internships, jobs and
technology access to prepare youth with the skills for the workplace,
before and after-school activities for all ages, and collaborations between
schools, city programs, nonprofits and other community services.
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When problems for youth do arise, providing services during the early
warning signs is most effective and least costly, both financially and
socially. Early intervention programs that may include tutoring, mental
health services, and specialized youth programs are critical.
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES: Families in today's world live with many
chronic stresses: balancing work and family time, meeting family needs with the
high costs of living, juggling schedules and being involved in children's schools
are just a few. A network of supports that includes strong social and
neighborhood ties, responsive institutions and programs that work in partnership
to support the whole family is critical. Services are needed that strengthen these
supportive networks and collaborate to provide effective services for families.
Family support services may include parent education, cultural transition services
for Kent's culturally and linguistically diverse families, as well as mental health
services. In order to help people achieve economic and social success,
investments in prevention programs that help vulnerable individuals build a path
to long-term success and self-sufficiency, as well as address crisis prevention,
are critical.
➢ Collaborations to serve the whole family: Linkages, referral
relationships, joint projects and co-location of services are all ways in
which programs can effectively meet the multiple needs low-income
families often have,,increasing parent and children 'success for long-term
health and stability. For example, partnerships between the City, school
districts and nonprofits, can bring services to schools and provide early
intervention support to students and their parents.
A Immigrant and refugee transition services: Refugees and
immigrants from every region of the world are settling in our community.
With them comes a myriad of languages, cultures and skills that create a
vibrant multicultural environment. Some also come with a need for
additional services to help stabilize their lives and transition to self-
reliance. It is important to meet the challenge of delivering accessible,
efficient and cost-effective services to our community's multicultural
residents. Coordinated service delivery is needed help residents connect
to resources that provide for the health, safety, education and self-
reliance of immigrants and refugees choosing to resettle in our
community.
Services that orient parents to U.S. school expectations, offer ESL with
parenting education, opportunities to express their culture while learning
new ways, and small business support are examples of transition
services that help immigrant and refugee families become self sufficient.
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➢ Improved access for working families: Traditional nine-to-five
office hours for human services often do not match the schedules of
working families. Long work hours, lack of evening and weekend child
care availability, and transportation issues compound the challenges
working parents have to access services and utilize the support that they
need. Non-traditional hours for service delivery, community locations,
such as schools and shopping areas, and co-location of services can
enable working parents to get support.
➢ Decrease social isolation and strengthen neighborhoods: Ensure
that families feel connected to their community and build support
systems within their neighborhoods. Positive social interaction and
volunteerism opportunities help ensure that families develop
neighborhood pride.
SENIOR SERVICES: Increased community capacity to address the needs of
seniors and dependent adults is critical. The Kent community values its elders,
welcomes their contributions, and needs to ensure that their needs are
addressed as they age. Senior citizens need to have"options for community
involvement and independence at their level of ability, and ensure services are in
place to attend to their needs.
➢ Improved community involvement: Older adults who remain active,
pursue their interests and maintain healthy community relationships live
longer and can contribute to society for many years beyond retirement.
Participation in Senior Center activities encourages community
involvement for seniors from diverse cultural groups.
➢ Increased knowledge of community resources: More seniors today
live alone, live longer, and rely on services for episodic health concerns or
ongoing support services. Accessing appropriate levels of support, such as
home-based services, can help seniors stay continue to enjoy a level of
independence.
➢ Explore intergenerational programs that engage seniors and
acknowledge their continuing contributions to community life.
➢ Increased knowledge of health care resources: Many senior citizens
face complicated health care issues as they age. Ensuring that seniors
know the health conditions associated with aging, know their own
personal risk factors, and are aware of the rights and responsibilities of a
senior patient for health management are critical. Ensuring that seniors
know where to go for appropriate care and how to access appropriate
health care coverage will improve the ability of seniors to maintain their
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health. Community members who interact with seniors need to be able to
identify and refer at-risk seniors to available services.
➢ Improved/maintained independent living: Most seniors prefer to live
independently as long as possible. While many are able to maintain their
health and have sufficient funds to continue to live independently, others
require community assistance to age in place. Ensuring that senior citizens
are aware of the many programs available to help them maintain their
independent living will increase their ability to age in place.
Transportation, meal programs, chore services, and counseling are all
critical components to ensure our senior citizens can live independently as
long as possible.
EQUAL ACCESS TO SERVICES: In a healthy community,_services are equally
accessible to people in need, and access barriers are overcome through service
design and responsiveness to changing needs.
➢ Improved transportation services: Public transportation services are
necessary that offer efficient connections between major areas of the city
and region, connecting major hubs, housing, employment and business
centers. Improved transportation routes would enable residents to more
easily access regional services.
➢ Improved knowledge of transportation services: Transportation
services are critical for customers with special needs due to age or
disabilities. Ensure that available programs are well-publicized and that
individuals in need can access the services.
➢ Increased availability,of multilingual services: Whenever possible,
programs should provide access to multilingual services, increasing the
chances that families will understand the process and receive appropriate
services.
➢ Increased access to services: Services should be accessible to
residents through a variety of locations, with flexible hours to serve the
working poor. Co-location of services such as the Alliance Center, a One-
Stop service building, will continue to be encouraged to provide a range of
services in one location.
MAINTAIN SAFETY NET AND BASIC NEEDS SERVICES: Access to basic
needs for food, shelter, health and safety should be available to all residents,
with increased attention to linking people to long-term solutions.
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➢ Reduced barriers to receiving food assistance: Increased attention
to food insecurity is critical. Programs that increase access to nutritious
foods among our vulnerable populations include food bank services, food
stamps, WIC program, free and reduced lunch, community suppers,
weekend food backpacks for youth, summer lunch programs, etc.
➢ Increased access to emergency assistance: An increased focus on
ensuring that a network of assistance is available to residents who need
assistance with basic needs. This includes access to utility assistance,
bus tickets, gas vouchers, rental assistance,,etc.
➢ Reduced risk of homelessness: An increased focus on homeless
prevention, including activities such as partnerships with landlords,
eviction prevention education, and funding for emergency rental
assistance can help prevent homelessness. While short-term emergency
and transitional housing will continue to be a necessary service for
people in need in our community, prevention of homelessness is less
traumatic for people in crisis and less costly for funders.
➢ Maintained permanent housing: Services that help individuals and
families maintain their permanent housing improve individual/family
stability and reduce the strain on the shelter system. Access to early
intervention programs like Housing Stability, resource and referral, and
rent assistance are critical.
➢ Increased access to medical services: Local community clinic
services that provide medical care to all, including those without health
insurance, are a critical service for residents. When individuals have
access to medical services, they are more likely to seek preventative care
and avoid costly emergency services. Services that include hours of
operation that meet patients' needs and meet the needs of diverse
populations are needed.
➢ Increased access to mental health services: Sufficient resources to
adequately serve people with mental illness and chemical dependency
are essential. When individuals in need of mental health services do not
receive the services they need, they end up in our jails, juvenile
detention facilities, and hospitals — costing our community more than
providing appropriate intervention services would have cost.
SAFE COMMUNITIES: Physical and mental health is impacted by the
experience of violence or fear of violence. All residents should have access to
quality crisis intervention for victims of violence, including physical and mental
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health services, and support for legal protection and intervention. There should
be an increased focus on services preventing violence.
➢ Increased parenting abilities among expectant parents and
parents of young children: Increased access to evidence-based home
visiting programs and/or parent education for high risk families can
reduce the chance that families will experience violence.
➢ Increased youth violence prevention activities: Youth
involvement programs are an important aspect of a healthy community.
Keeping youth engaged in positive after-school activities can lead to
improved self-esteem, increased sense of responsibility, improved
relationships with adults and peers, and reduced involvement in juvenile
crime.
➢ Improved understanding of family violence: Family violence
continues to be a pervasive community problem. Ensuring that services
(including community advocacy, legal advocacy, safety planning and
shelter) are readily available for victims of family violence is critical. It is
important for both victims of family violence and those who witness it to
understand how to recognize abusive tactics, access advocacy services,
create a safety plan, and access other community resources.
➢ Increased knowledge of sexual assault: A healthy community is
one where sexual assault does not exist. Sexual assault (which includes
rape, attempted rape, child molestation, child sexual abuse and sexual
harassment) is a widespread problem. Studies continually suggest that
one-third of girls and one-fifth of boys are sexually assaulted by age
sixteen and one-third of adult women experience assault as an adult. For
a variety of reasons, most victims do not report to law enforcement and
40% of female victims do not seek assistance. A higher number of male
victims remain silent. Changing the community climate regarding sexual
assault and sexual'violence is essential. Education and outreach provide
tools to ensure that more people understand the risks of sexual assault,
profiles of offenders and offending behavior. It is important for services
to be available for victims and their families, which will mitigate long-
term repercussions, and enhance the victim's ability to regain control.
Services such as crisis intervention, informational resources, legal
advocacy, medical advocacy, parent education and support, and
individual therapy are critical in helping victims become survivors.
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SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS: Adequate infrastructure and linkages between
systems are necessary to economize effort and maximize effective outcomes for
both residents in need and programs that serve them.
➢ Improved partnerships and collaborations: Connections between
service types and sectors enables "all the pieces of the puzzle"to be in
place to improve outcomes and ensure residents'vital needs are met.
These linkages may include periodic joint meetings, program referrals and
collaborative services. Whenever possible, community sectors should
provide complementary services, and collaborate to achieve positive
results with less effort. These efforts may include an ecumenical council
for church collaborations, business and nonprofit partnerships for job skills
training and worker retention, schools and city-funded programs for
effective youth and family support.
Increased service integration: Service;providers need to continually self-
examine their programs and works towards,providing more effective and efficient
services. Services continue to be offered in a piecemeal manner and more work
is needed to ensure services are delivered in a more`coordinated manner.
Program innovations and a focus on best practices increase the likelihood that
clients will benefit from those services.
Example: A Dynamic Collaboration
Dynamic Partners is a unique collaboration between nonprofit organizations and for-
profit companies — all staffed with passionate individuals devoted to improving the lives
of children with special needs...individuals who have developed an international
reputation for unparalleled standards of excellence. All earnings from our for-profit
ventures are channeled back to support our nonprofit enterprises.
Members of the partnership don't need to worry about facilities or administration — those
responsibilities are all handled by Dynamic Partners. Therefore, Children's Therapy
Center, SKIP Early Intervention Program, Dynamic
Orthotics, SPIO and Dynamic Labs are able to focus on what they do best — helping
kids and families reach their full potential. As a member of the collaboration, each
Partner saves over $200,000 a year in administration and overhead costs.
This savings is then re-invested back into our collective mission — enabling us to:
• Improve efficiency
• Improve capacity
• Improve sustainability
• Improve effectiveness
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HOUSING: Community residents need housing that is affordable at all levels of
the economic spectrum. Housing should be safe and located in supportive
neighborhoods.
➢ Increased availability of affordable housing: The City of Kent needs
a variety of adequate housing opportunities that meet the needs of its
residents, including low and moderate-income residents. Strategies
include: partnerships with nonprofit and profit developers; housing
alternatives that provide a range of options for income levels and
household sizes, and inclusion of affordable housing options in new
developments in Kent, particularly near transportation hubs and
employment centers.
➢ Increased home ownership opportunities: Home ownership is one
of the strongest factors in strengthening a sense of community belonging
and commitment. Home ownership is a foundation of financial asset
building and has a positive impact on the whole family. Making the
transition from renter to owner is a challenge for many working families.
Promoting community education for first-time'homebuyers and first-time
homebuyer programs is a key step in making residents aware of the
opportunities that exist in the community
➢ Maintained existing housing stook: Kent has a 'significant proportion
of old and deteriorating housing stock. Maintaining these resources is
critical to the health of the City and the stability of its residents,
particularly low-income senior citizens. The City of Kent's offers a Home
Repair program that works to maintain the existing stock of affordable
housing in the City.The program provides a variety of home repair
services to low and moderate income owners of single-family houses,
mobile homes and condo units.
➢ Increased regional efforts: Housing costs, housing availability and the
need for affordable housing are major regional issues that require regional
solutions. Development of countywide housing resources and distribution
of affordable housing to all income groups throughout the County is
critical. Improved coordination among the county, other jurisdictions,
housing providers, service providers, and the financial community is also
needed to identify, promote and implement local and regional strategies
to increase housing opportunities for people with special needs.
➢ Maintained appropriate level of homeless services: Support shelter
and transitional housing while the need still exists, while expecting
agencies to focus on permanent housing solutions. This is an important
part of working to break what can become a cycle of homelessness.
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Encourage supported housing linked to case management, for persons
who are mentally ill, and/or recovering from substance abuse.
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Kent City Council Strategies and Human Services
STRATEGIC GOALS:
Develop and implement a sustainable funding model
Create a plan to analyze current operations to identify and implement
efficiencies Research new revenue sources to sustain current operations. In light
of new economic realities, prioritize public services and implement new fund
reserve policies
In 2012 the Human Services Commission presented Council with a proposal for a
new funding mechanism that would not be subject to the revenue swings of the
economy. The new strategy, a,per capita model, was approved by Council in
December 2012 and the rate was set at $6.96 with an annual increase based on
the consumer price index.
Create connections for people and places
Develop and implement a plan to improve government processes Identity a
funding source and revenue generating opportunities using Aber optics
throughout the community, Create connections for people and places by
improving and expanding trails and roadways, Design a Gateways Plan to create
more friendly and welcoming entries into Kent Continue to identity
neighborhoods.
Create neighborhood urban centers
Transform zoning and planning to support the creation of new urban centers
Transform the regulatory;process to be efficient and eliminate redundancy,
Improve streetseapes and'SIgnage. Identity a niche, uniqueness for Kent to
develop,
Human services staff has organized a group to determine the feasibility of
opening a multicultural resource center in Kent or South County; the committee
is convening listening sessions with organizations and individuals to gage the
interest in such a facility and will research options for funding the space through
a non-profit.
Foster inclusiveness
Promote inclusiveness and broaden the opportunities to celebrate and showcase
the diversity of our community. Seek ways to educate employees, employers
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and the community on the cultural diversity of Kent Remove barriers to
increase hiring to match the city's diverse population,
Human Services staff continue to work with the immigrant/refugee community to
expand services and increase opportunities for the individuals and families
moving to the community. Staff work with regional groups to address issues such
as education, employment, transportation and health care for new immigrants
that may have limited English skills and not understand the systems they must
traverse. Kent Cultural Diversity Initiative Group (KC-DIG) brings together a
coalition of providers, individuals, businesses and organizations on a monthly
basis to learn about the needs and opportunities in our community. Informative
presentations provide committee members with information about education, city
services, employment, housing services, medical services and opportunities for
collaborations. KC-DIG hosted a Seattle Foundation GiveBig training to increase
donations for ethnic-based non-profits working in Kent.
Beautify Kent
Update design standards for residential, commercial and downtown areas of
Kent. Implement a plan for "Green Kent'; targeting greenways to include better
use of open space and trees Leverage code enforcement to rid the city of
unsightly areas. Implement a plan for maintenance and resource management
of our existing public and private infrastructure.
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HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES BUDGET
2013-2014 Human Services Funding Recommendations (General Fund)
Agency Program Funding
Catholic Community Services of W Washington Volunteer Chore Services $10,000
Catholic Community Services of W Washington Homeless Services Program $55,000
Child Care Resources Child Care Financial Assistance $26,000
Children's Home Society of Washington Early Head Start in South King and North King $20,000
Communities in Schools of Kent Mentorship and Service Coordination $35,000
Crisis Clinic Community Information Line $5,000
Domestic Abuse Women's Network(DAWN) Domestic Violence Continuum of Services $65,000
Dynamic Family Services Children with Special Needs $55,000
HealthPoint Dental Program $15,000
HealthPoint Medical Program $15,000
Jewish Family Service Refugee&Immigrant Service Centers $10,000
Kent Food Bank and Emergency Services Kent Food Bank $70,060
Kent Youth and Family Services Head Start and ECEAP Preschool Programs- $15,000
Kent Youth and Family Services Outreach $10,000
Kent Youth and Family Services Clinical Services $85,000
Kent Youth and Family Services Watson Manor Transitional Living Program $10,000
Kent Youth and Family Services Infant Mental Health $5,000
King County Bar Foundation Community Legal Services (CLS) $10,000
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, Comprehensive Sexual Assault Services $22,660
Mercy Housing Homeless Case Management $10,000
Multi-Service Center Housing Continuum $126,000
Multi-Service Center Emergency Assistance $25,000
Neighborhood House Employment &Family Self Sufficiency $10,000
Pediatric Interim Care Center Inc Interim Care of Drug-Exposed Infants $10,000
Senior Services Volunteer Transportation $10,000
Sound Mental Health Path Program $12,000
South King Council of Human Services Capacity Building Project $10,000
Ukrainian Community Center of Washington Russian/Ukrainian Refugee Assistance Project $10,000
Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation' Senior Counseling at Kent Senior Center $32,000
Washington Women's Employment,&,Education REACH Plus $35,000
Total $828,660
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HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES BUDGET
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
2013 Human Services Funding Recommendations
CDBG Funding Public Services 2013
Catholic Community Services Katherine's House and Rita's House $10,000
HealthPoint Health Care for the Homeless $10,000
YWCA-Seattle-King-Snohomish Anita Vista Transitional Housing $18,000
Refugee Women's Alliance ReWa Senior Nutrition and Wellness $10,000
Program
Multi-Service Center Housing Stability $49,050
Refugee Women's Alliance Case Management and Emergency $15,000
Assistance'
Total $112,050
Capital
Washington Community Alliance for Kent Microenterprlse Initiative
Self-Help $25 000
Home Repair Home Repair Services $460 550
Total Capital $485,550
Planning and Administration $149,400
TOTAL PROJECTED CDBG 2013 $747,000
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2013-2014 Services by Funding Category
Ensuring that people facing hardship have access to resources to help meet
immediate or basic needs.
• Catholic Community Services — Emergency Assistance
• Catholic Community Services — HOME Homeless Men's Shelter
• Catholic Community Services — Katherine's House
• Crisis Clinic — 211/Crisis Line
• Kent Food Bank — Food Bank and Emergency Services
• Kent Youth and Family Services — Watson Manor Transitional Housing
• Multi-Service Center — Housing Continuum
Helping individuals break out of the cycle of poverty by improving,access to
services and removing barriers to employment.
• Catholic Community Services - Volunteer Chore
• Child Care Resources — Child Care Financial Assistance
• Jewish Family Service — Refugee and,Immigrant Service Centers
• King County Bar Foundation— Pro Bono Services
• Mercy Housing Northwest — Homeless Family;Case Management
• Neighborhood House —,Employment & Family Self Sufficiency
• Senior Services — Volunteer Transportation
• Ukrainian Community Center of WA - Refugee Assistance Program
• WWEE — Reaching Employability & Achieving Career Habits (REACH Plus)
Pro viding,children, youth and families with community resources needed to
support fhelr positive development,; including early intervention and prevention
services.
• Children's Home Society — Strengthening Children & Families
• Communities in Schools of Kent — Mentoring Program
• Dynamic Family''Services — Children with Special Needs
• Kent Youth and Family Services — After School
• Kent Youth and Family Services — Clinical Programs
• Kent Youth and Family Services — Early Childhood Education
• Kent Youth and Family Services — Infant Mental Health
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Providing resources and services that reduce violence, crime, and neglect in our
community.
• DAWN — Community Advocacy Program
• DAWN — Housing for Domestic Violence Survivors
• King County Sexual Assault Resource Center — Comprehensive Sexual
Assault Services
Providing access to services that allow individuals to improve their mental and
physical health, overall well-being, and ability to live',independently,
• Health Point — Primary Dental Care
• Health Point — Primary Medical Care
• Pediatric Interim Care Center — Interim Care of Drug-Exposed Infants
• Sound Mental Health — PATH Homeless Outreach
• Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation — Senior Counseling,Program
Leading efforts to ensure that human services systems meet demands and
expectations by increasing caoaclty, utlllzing technology, coordinating efforts,
and sharing resources.
South King,council of Human services — Capacity Building
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Demographic Profile
The City of Kent has experienced dramatic population growth over the past ten
years. Furthermore, the city's population is becoming increasingly diverse—in
terms of race and ethnicity, as well as income. Refugee resettlement and
immigration has enriched the community with new cultures, languages, foods
and art. Diversity also brought challenges the city has worked to meet. Meeting
the needs of such a diverse community requires some new approaches and
applying proven strategies to new scenarios. The following are some of
strategies used to improve the quality of life and assist new residents.
• In 2009, the City organized the Kent Cultural Diversity Initiative Group
(KCDIG) after a summit with service providers and community members
with cultural and language-specific expertise necessary to work with
immigrants and refugees. KCDIG provides opportunities for continuing
education, networking, collaboration, understanding and sharing across
cultures. Participants and organizations represent a myriad of cultures-
Somali, Somali Bantu, Kenyan, Burmese, Peruvian, Indian, Iraqi,
Sudanese, African American, Bhutanese, Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese, and
European.
• Cultural difference change how programs are offered. For example the
Kent Pool provides a bimonthly Women Only Swim for women who need
this option for religious/cultural reasons.
• Coming together to share a meal with previously;isolated Somali and
Bhutanese seniors resulted in a human services grant to support the
Senior Nutrition and Wellness Program for these populations. As funds are
available, the program will be supported by a CDBG grant
• Several ethnic-based organizations were provided technical assistance on
grant applications to increase funding to serve refugees.
• The Preserving and Strengthening Specialized Community Organizations
Committee (PSSCO) met to develop a strategy for contributing to the
long-term viability of small and emerging organizations that specialize in
providing human services to Kent immigrant and refugee communities.
PSSCO conducted capacity assessment interviews with nine ethnic-based
community organizations; a report is being prepared which will be shared
with funders and the agencies. Members of the committee include
representatives from Seattle Foundation, South King Council of Human
Services, United Way of King County, and a community volunteer of the
Seattle Foundation Neighbor to Neighbor Small Grant Fund.
• Human services staff is working with a committee organized to determine
the feasibility of opening a multicultural resource center in Kent or South
County. The committee is convening listening sessions with organizations
and individuals to gage the interest in a facility and research options for
funding the space through a non-profit.
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In the coming years, many of the challenges, as well as strengths, confronting
the city lie in this expanding diversity. As a result, the demographic findings
described below have significant implications for individual service providers and
the region's human service network as a whole. Kent's changing demographics
highlight where resources need to be enhanced to reach segments of the
population with the greatest social and economic need.
Major demographic trends
Increasing senior citizen population; larger families, high percentage of children;
increasing racial and ethnic diversity; and increasing poverty and financial
insecurity, working families burdened by high costs for basic necessities, lack of
health insurance,
Population
Kent's population has grown by 4.9% annually, over the last thirty years.
Kent now ranks as the third largest city in King County.
Historic Population Growth, 1970-2010
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taaaaa Historic Population Growth
Population
LOO°000 The population increase of
601000 16,000 in 1997 was due to
601000 the Meridian Valley
40000 annexation
24,(" In July 2010, the Panther
4El Lake annexation added an
' ## 4F addition 25,458 people.
(source: WA Office of Financial Management). Population is for April 1 each year.
Household and Families
In 2009-2011 there were 39000 households in Kent and the average household
size was 2.8 people. Families made up 66% of the households and includes both
married-couple families (47%) or other families (19%). Of other families, 10%
are female householder families with no husband present and own children
under 18 years. Nonfamily households made up 34% of all households in Kent.
Most of the nonfamily households were people living alone, but some were
composed of people living in households in which no one was related to the
householder. 39% of all households had one or more people under the age of
18; 19% of all households have one or more people 65 years and over. Among
persons 15 and older, 49% of males and 48% of females are currently married.
3,000 grandparents lived with their grandchildren under 18 years old and of
those grandparents, 18% of them had financial responsibility for their
grandchildren.
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Racial Diversity
More Other Asian/Pacific Native Black White
than one Islander American
race
1990 0* 1.2% 4.4% 1.4% 3.8% 89.2%
2000 5.4% 9.8% 10.2% 1% 8.2% 70.8%
2010 6.6% 8.5% 17.1% 1% 11.3% 55.5%
*More than one race was not an option in the 1990 Census.
Hispanic Origin of any Race
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In addition to the racial and ethnic classifications, Kent's diversity picture also
includes immigrants and refugees, which include various racial and ethnic
classifications. For example, Eastern European immigrants and African
immigrants are included in the White and Black racial categories. The following
chart illustrates the large percentage of foreign-born residents in Kent.
Nativity and Foreign Born Residents
73% of Kent residents in 2009-2011 were native residents to the United States.
27% of our residents were foreign born. Of the foreign born population, 43%
were naturalized United States citizens, and 55% entered the country before the
year 2000. 45% of those who were foreign born entered the country in 2000 or
later.
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Foreign-Born Residents
Percentage of foreign born population 2007-2011
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Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing
Foreign born residents of Kent come from all over the world.
Regions of the World
Europe,
13.90% Latin
erica,27%
Oceania,
2.20;6
Asia, 48.8 i5\_Africa,6.40%
Language
Among people at least five years old living in Kent in 2009-2011, 38% spoke a
language other than English at home. Of those 32% spoke Spanish and 68%
some other language. 49% reported that they did not speak English "very well."
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Percent of the population 5 years and over who speak a language other
than English 2009-2011
Spanish 32,3
Other Indo-European languages 30.6
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3Z.1
0therlanguages S
0 10 20 30 40
Kent School District
The increasing diversity in Kent is even more pronounced when examining school
statistics.
Kent School District is the fourth largest school district in the state of
Washington. Currently, the district consists of 4 large comprehensive high
Schools, 6 middle schools, 28 elementary schools and 2 academies. Kent School
District benefits from a wealth of diversity as at least 138 languages are spoken
within its boundaries, with the top five languages other than English including:
Spanish, Russian, Somali, Punjabi, and Vietnamese.
As of May 2012, 13,991 students in the Kent School District qualified for free or
reduced-price meals, representing 51.9% of the student population.
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The race/ethnicity makeup as of October 2011 was:
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Center for Education and Data Research (CEDR)„Percentage of
English Language Learners
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Graduation Rates
Improvements in reviewing and analyzing district data resulted in Kent School
District (KSD) developing a clearer picture of the graduation rates and drop-out
percentages. The district's annual dropout rate has continued to decline to
approximately 4%. Graduation rates have seen steady progress shifting from just
67.4% in 2006 to 82.3% in 2010 and effectively increased in 2011. KSD is
launching new programs to offer students who did not graduate on time new
degree opportunities. SAT scores for KSD college-bound students were higher
than the state average and Washington has the highest average in the nation.
Innovative Approach:
The Kinder To College program takes KSD's youngest students and their
families to a college campus and delivers the message, "You can do this!"
The students visited local college campuses where they took the "College
Pledge"to work hard in school, listen to their teachers and families, and
graduate from high school prepared for college. Parents reported they saw
the enthusiasm in their children and saw the program as a great way to start
talking with their children about the importance of what they are learning in
school and what they need to do to prepare themselves for college and life.
The goal is to eventually have kindergarten students from all 28 elementary
schools participate and go to college for a.day.
Education
According to American Community Survey data, in 2009-2011, 26% of people 25
years and over had at least graduated from high school and 25% had a
bachelor's degree or higher, 16% were dropouts and not enrolled in school or
had not graduated from high school.
Educational Attainment
• 16..3% - Less than a high school diploma
25.6% - High School diploma or equivalency
24% - Some college, but no degree
8.7% - Associate's degree
19.1% - Bachelor's degree
6.4% - Graduate or professional degree
Income
The median income of households was $57,902. 10% of households had income
below $15,000 per year. In 2009-2011, 16% of people were in poverty. 26% of
related children under 18 were below the poverty level, compared with 11% of
people 65 years and older. 14% of all families and 25% of all families with a
female householder and no husband present had incomes below the poverty
level.
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Poverty Rates in Kent in 2009-2011
Female householder families 3S.
All families 117
Related children under 18years 25,
People age 65 and over 1OX
0 10 20 30 40
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2009-2011 American Community Survey 3 Year Estimates.
Child Care Costs:
Monthly cost (4-week month)
Average Rates - South KingCounty
Infant Todd l er Preschool School Age
(0-1 year) (1-2 1/2 years) (2 1/2 - 5 years)
Centers $1,020 $864��$764 �$468
Family Child Care $808 $784 $668 $392
Source: Child Care Resources Data, April 13, 2012
For a family with two children, one infant and one toddler, the monthly average
cost for licensed child care would average $1,592 per month for family child
care, which is typically less expensive than a child care center: the equivalent of
$9.95 per hour for a 40-hour week. The annual cost for pre-school childcare is
$8,016. The annual cost for full-time child care in a center for families with two
children under the age of 5 can easily cost over $20,000 per year.
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HOUSING
Kent's housing mix is nearly split down the middle in terms of 50% single family
housing and 50% apartments and condos. Kent's housing stock includes a
greater share of apartments and condos than King County and the region overall.
Households that pay a high percentage of their income for housing have little left
for other necessities. The quest for affordable housing (costing less than 30% of
income) can mean moving far from family, friends, work, school, and childcare
arrangements. People who live in unaffordable housing may scrimp on food and
forego necessary healthcare and medications.
2010 Housing Costs
As of 2006-2010, median price of a house in Kent was $303,100, which was
higher than the state average of $271,800 and much higher than the national
average of $179,900. The Kent median house value has grown by 70.28% since
2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Kent is higher than the state
average rate of 61.50% and is higher than the national average rate of 50.42%.
The median year that a house in Kent was built is 1984, which is newer than the
median year for a house built in the state which is 1979 and is newer than the
median year for a house built in the USA which is 1975.
Cost of housing burden
45% of all renter households in King County pay more than 30% of their
income for rent.
Less than 5% of apartments in King County are affordable to households
earning less than 30% of median income ($26,400 for a family of four).
• King County has a 4% vacancy rate, and the average rent for a two-
bedroom apartment in King County is $1,069. A worker must earn over
$20 per hour to afford this housing (housing is considered affordable
when it costs 30% of one's income).
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Households with unaffordable Mousing, King County, 1989, 1999, 2002-2010,
30%
26% ..!
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1969 1999 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2006 2009 2010
Own with rnartgege — Rent a.-Own free&Tar ------ Data colladedat 10
year intervals
Data source: 199D,2000,2010 U.S.0 mus'&2C€➢2-2010 American Community Suimey COMMUNMES COUNT,06/2012
Foreclosures
Another consequence of the recession was the unprecedented number of
foreclosures across the nation. The national mortgage crisis began in 2008 and
was characterized by a rise in subprime mortgage delinquencies and
foreclosures. The foreclosure crisis was slow to hit Washington State, but the
impact has been staggering. In 2009 Washington ranked 24th highest in the
nation for total foreclosed properties. By October 2010 the state jumped to loth
highest.
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Livable Wages
Policy makers and human service providers often talk about the need for livable
wage jobs for individuals and families. For families with children, full-time, year-
round employment at a minimum-wage job brings in less than half of a "living
wage" — the income needed to cover necessities and save for the future.
• A family of 4 with 2 adults working full-time for minimum wage would fall
almost $50,000 short of a living-wage income
• This same family's income would fall below 200% of the Federal Poverty
Threshold.
For most households, the income needed for a living wage continues to
rise. Despite modest overall inflation since 2007, the costs of basic necessities
have increased substantially. Fewer than half of Washington job openings in
2010 paid a living wage for families with children.
Living Wage Job Openings in Washington State,2010
King County WA State 2010 WA State WA State lob WA State%o€
2010 Hourly Hourly Living Living Wage Seekers per AIII Jobs Paying
Living Wage Wage(per Openings in Living Wage Less than a
(per adult( adult) 2010 opening Living Wage
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aged Child,&1 Toddler
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Child,&1 Toddll er'
Rotro of totolfob seekers to totalfob openings Woos 475,000 to 111,573', obo at 4:1
5uurce.Searching for Work That PwYs,2010 Job Gap&udy,Dec.2010
'estimated
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Among Washington job openings in 2010, fewer than half paid a living wage for
families with children. Only 23% paid a living wage for a household with 2 adults
(1 working), 1 school-age child, and 1 toddler. Although job-supply data are
only available at the state level, 41% of all non-farm employees live in King
County. For households with pre-school-aged children, the primary routes to
making ends meet in 2010 were:
• Maintaining a full-time job that paid more than $30 an hour (with one wage-
earner).
• Maintaining full-time jobs for two wage-earners, each making more than
$20.50 an hour.
• Working multiple jobs (often with more than one wage-earner).
NOTE, Because expenses are higher in King County than in Washington State
overall, workers had to earn more to make a living wage in King County than in
Washington State, For households with 1 adult, or with 2 adults working fulltime,
child care expenses can take a significant portion of annual income.
Finding affordable rental housing depends on both household income and the
supply of apartments or houses at a range of prices. Based on actual rents paid
in King County between 2006 and 2010 (including both market-rate and
subsidized units):
Seattle has the greatest number of rentals affordable to very-low-income and
moderate-income renters; followed by South Region, East Region, and North
Region. Within each region, the greatest number of affordable rentals can be
found in ...
• Kent for South Region
• Bellevue for East Region
• Shoreline for North Region
• Affordable rent for very-low-income renter households (earning less than
$19,900) is no more than $496 a month.
• Affordable rent for moderate-income renter households (earning $19,900
to $33,100) is no more than $827 a month.
• The numbers of affordable rentals in Seattle were truncated in the chart to
preserve a scale that shows the smaller contributions of other King County
cities.
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Number of rentals afford'aWe to moderate and very-
low-income renters by city, region, King County
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Number of City''s Units That Are Affordable
Date source'.:2906-2010 Ameriican CommunitySurvey COMMUNITIES CCUINT,7/2012
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"data 1ralCblle'for Nuirrilbeirs and IPercentages of t fforafalCblle IHou Bing by King County City
City By Region #Rentaf Affordable for Very Low Renters Affordable for Moderate Income
Rousing Units Renter
North Region Number Percent Number Percent
Woodinville 1,5,53 78 5% 328 21%
Bothell (King County part) 4,823 181 4% 1,033 21%
Lake Forest Park 895 75 8% 266 30%
Kenmore 2,117 179 8% 744 35%
Shoreline 6,723 818 128E 2,304 35%
Seatfie 143,368 17,834 129% 55,870 39%
East Reg ton
Sammarnish 1,568 50 3% 117 7%
Newcastle 996 7 1% 98 10%
Redmond 10,558 410 4% 1,398 13%
Issaquah 4,287 407 9% 671 169E
Mercer Island 2,152 224 10% 345, 16%
Bellevue 21,126 1,196 6% 3,958 19%
Kirkland(Greater') 12,257 948 8% 2,318 19%
Duvall 207 13 6% 42 20%
Snoqualmie 530 83 16% 120 13%
North Bend 864 161 19% 353 41%
South Region
Maple Valley 1,131 139 129E 304 27%
Fulton 1,418 39 3% 409 29%
Renton 15,214 1,301 9% 5,07E 33%
Federal Way 14,121 846 6% 5,276 37%
Kent 17,011 1,660 10% 6,558 39%
Tukwila 3,982. 249 6,% 1,650 41%
EnumClaw 1,660 256 159E 760 46%
Des Moines 3,899 343 9% 1,806 46%
Burien 6,547 740 11% 3,039 46%
Aulhurn 10,417 1,150 119E 4,839 46
SeaTac 4,662 487 109E 2,578 55�a
*Greater Kirkland iiincludes CIf IF1 areas annexed sliiroce Blhe Ilaasi Ceinsu&� Juaairoiiiaa IKiiiroc)sgaie
and Inglewood IF''iiinin Ii i1111ll
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Transportation
As a result of the recession, many public transportation routes were reduced
while prices to utilize public transportation have increased. This resulted in a
decrease in accessibility for low-income individuals. Additionally, navigating the
public transportation system continues to be a barrier for numerous reasons;
including language, cultural norms, convenience of routes, etc.
In response to these issues the King County Mobility Coalition was formed.
Members include special needs transportation service providers, clients and
funders, from both the governmental, non-profit, and for-profit sectors from rural
and urban areas throughout King County.
Kent HHS staff participated on the King County Mobility Coalition (KCMC)
Refugee and Immigrant Elders Transportation Sub-committee. After convening a
transportation summit and community conversations to solicit ideas for
increasing transportation access for newly arrived refugee and immigrant elders
and their families, KCMC created a multi-lingual series of three (3) travel
instructions videos covering the following topics: Riding the Bus, Paying to Ride
the Bus and Light Rail, and Other Ways,to Travel. The videos are in English and
seven additional languages - Spanish, Russian, Amharic, Somali, Burmese,
Nepali, and Tigrinya. (Kent Human iServices'staff narrated the English version.)
Copies of the videos were;provided to community organizations and to local
government and are available on the KCMC website.'
HOMELESSNESS
Kent staff has participated on the Committee to End Homelessness since its
inception. Staff participate on the Inter Agency Committee, attend the Governing
Committee meetings, participate on a variety of subcommittees, and provide
input to planning efforts throughout the county. Staff co-chaired the Shelter Task
Force convened to develop strategies for providing emergency shelter in King
County.
The City has recognized for many years the impact of homelessness on the
community and its residents. Homelessness impacts individuals, families, children
and youth. The reasons for and causes of homeless are numerous. Nationally
there has been an emphasis on addressing chronic homelessness particularly for
single adults. 2012 saw a call from national leaders to focus on the blight of
homeless veterans, particularly those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The
recent recession has left an increasing number homeless in Kent as well as the
balance of the county. Unemployment coupled with the high cost of rent, utilities
and food in the region made it difficult for some families to maintain their
housing. The difficulty in determining accurate numbers rests in the fact that
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many families share housing, double up with grandparents, or couch surf with
family and friends.
The recession also caused a decrease in funding levels. The decreased funding
coupled with the increased need resulted in a more visual presence of the
homeless particularly in urban centers. Kent, like its neighbors, saw more street
homeless in the downtown area. Addressing the needs of the chronically
homeless that struggle with mental health and/or addiction issues is difficult.
Best practices, such as Housing First, are expensive programs. These types of
programs offer the best results with positive long term outcomes.
Human Services staff work with a network of providers and community members
to develop a continuum of homeless services that are available to Kent residents.
City funds support some of the programs while other programs such as PATH,
Housing First and the Mobile Medical Van are supported by federal, state or
county funds. The common element with these programs is the collaborative and
supportive services offered to clients. In order to successfully move into housing
participants need a range of services that provide support and treatment. The
most cost effective way to provide this is through program collaborations.
Coordinated Entry
In April 2012 King County launched the Coordinated Entry system for all families
county wide experiencing homelessness. Families searching for housing use a
single entry point facilitated by 2-1-1. All families are served through Catholic
Community Services who uses,the full range of housing providers to place the
family. During the first year of the project a;number of issues have emerged and
planners are working on the best strategies to resolve the issues.
The City of Kent is experiencing;increasing numbers of homeless individuals.
The One-Night Count, conducted annually by the Seattle-King County Homeless
Coalition and Operation Nightwatch,conducted their count of people sleeping
outside in January 2013. Fifty four people were found on the streets, a much
smaller number than anticipated. 104 persons were counted in 2012. In addition
to the homeless individuals sleeping outside, many homeless people are not
visible — many families are in "doubled up" housing conditions, in shelter, or in
hotels. Since the beginning of the recession in 2007 the number of homeless
children in the Kent School District has been between 400 and 500.
Refugee and Immigrant Families
In King County, refugee and immigrant families are also being seen in increasing
numbers. They have many issues that affect their housing stability, including
limited English proficiency, lack of documentation, medical issues and lack of
formal education. In addition, the eligibility criteria for most subsidized housing
programs prevent undocumented families from accessing housing assistance.
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HEALTH INDICATORS
The following selected indicators from Public Health's Communities Count data
released in 2012 and early 2013 illustrate important factors for healthy
communities. The data refers to South King County as a region, and will be
generally applicable to challenges faced by the City of Kent:
• 13% of adults experience "food insecurity", reporting that household food
money did not last the whole month. Of those reporting food insecurity,
38% were Latino, 21% African American, 13% were Multiple Race, 6%
Asian and 7% white.
• 15% of adults in South King County reported that their household could not
afford to eat balanced meals or went hungry during the past 12 months.
This compares to 9% of King County residents on average.
• Households with children in South King County are far more likely to
experience food hardship than those without children. (18% compared to
8%.)
• At 27.7 per 1,000, West Kent had one of the highest teen birth rates in King
County. All neighborhoods and cities with teen birth rates greater than the
King County average were found in South King County and South
Seattle. These areas had teen birth rates 1.5 to almost 3 times higher than
the county average,
South King County and the City of Kent face challenges of increasing poverty,
decreasing affordability of housing, and a decrease in family wage jobs.
Strengthening community health and vitality for the City must be built on a
foundation of living wages, affordable housing, and access to quality child care
and health care.
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KEY TRENDS AND ISSUES
Factors highlighted above demonstrate that Kent is experiencing a major growth
in low-income households and families, including large families. Housing cost in
part fuels this growth and, although housing in Kent is less expensive than other
parts of King County, it is still not affordable for many (defined as a threshold of
30% of income). Kent has a large inventory of old housing, both apartments and
single-family homes. This housing stock is in need up upkeep and improvements
in order to maintain an appropriate level of livability. Low-income households
are too often crowded in older apartments not intended for their family size, and
home ownership opportunities are limited for working families.
Jobs: Kent is home to more than 60,000 jobs and includes a diverse mix of
industrial jobs in manufacturing, wholesale, transportation and utilities, as well as
service jobs. Connecting local residents to these local workforce opportunities
can provide employers with a reliable labor pool, and also reduce transportation
and commute challenges for workers.
Support for working poor: Most of our human service system is geared to a
traditional 9-to-5 schedule. Access to services is therefore much more difficult for
the working poor and transportation challenges compound this issue. Creative
strategies are needed to provide services during nontraditional hours in
neighborhood settings.
Focus on early learning: There is broad and in-depth focus currently on early
childhood development and support for pre-K school readiness. Developmentally
appropriate strategies designed to provide early childhood opportunities should
be encouraged in the community.,
Youth services and activities: Additional activities are needed that appeal to
the diversity of Kent's youth. Particularly needed for teens are jobs, training
programs, internship opportunities, and connections that can lead to
employment. More neighborhood-based resources are needed for youth, as well
as creative ways in which they can express their varied cultures and interests.
Seniors: While seniors are living longer, federal support systems such as
Medicare/Medicaid, retirement and pension funds, and other support systems,
are reducing benefits. We anticipate the numbers of seniors will continue to
grow and support services, including transportation assistance, medical services,
home-based services, will be essential.
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Increasing Diversity: The City of Kent's rich diversity is expected to continue
to grow in the coming years, as it has in the past decade. In addition to the King
County southward migration of low-income individuals due to housing costs, the
Puget Sound region is a major relocation site for immigrants and refugees.
Washington State is also the second largest state in the nation for secondary
migration (immigrants relocating here from their first place of U. S. settlement).
Health and Mental Health: 18% of South King County residents are
uninsured. This large percentage of uninsured individuals creates strains on
many different systems in our society including: health care systems,
employment, schools and financial stability. Health Care Reform was passed in
2010 and HHS staff will continue to monitor the effects on our local nonprofits
and residents. While insurers were prohibited right away from excluding children
with pre-existing health conditions, adults will have to wait until 2014 to be
assured of coverage.
Additionally, mental health services continue to be a vital need, for both those
with diagnosed mental health conditions, and those with episodic need:for
mental health support.
Regional Initiatives: Regional efforts in South King County have strengthened
steadily over the past several years, particularly for high priority issues such as
housing, transportation and human services. Low-income people have migrated
south but the proportion of public funds has not followed. The call to rectify this
imbalance is intensifying, while disinvestment in human services by King County
government requires regional approaches. A successful campaign to move more
resources to South King County would benefit each city in the area.
Building on Kent Assets: The,City of Kent is a leader in its commitment to
human services. Its' longstanding commitment through dedicating funding for
human services and its' leadership in prudent grant making and human services
oversight are just a few examples.
Higher Education: Kent has several high quality community colleges in the
area (Green River Community College, Highline Community College, and Renton
Technical College) which provide a range of education and training opportunities
accessible to low-income adults and job seekers. For example: Adult Basic
Education (ABE), General Equivalency Diploma (GED) completion and English as
a Second Language (ESL) classes are offered in several Kent community
locations by Renton Technical College, including the Alliance Center in downtown
Kent. Green River Community College's campus at Kent Station offers credit
classes, professional education, job skills training, no-cost small business
counseling and continuing education in business, computers, and technology.
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Public Schools: The Kent School District and Federal Way School District
(which serves Kent residents on the West Hill) are proactive in establishing
services to support education of their diverse student population. They provide
services for English Language Learners (ELL), translation and interpreter
services, before and after school programs, and a number of specialized
programs.. However, the need far exceeds the capacity and school-sponsored
assistance is focused on student achievement. Collaborations, communication
and partnerships with nonprofits, City-funded programs, City initiatives and other
community partners are essential to adequately assist students and their
families. School buildings and facilities are important neighborhood assets for a
wide range of community endeavors.
Active Faith-based communities: Kent faith-based institutions are very
active in a wide range of services, including food and emergency assistance,
mentoring, tutoring, family support, and senior assistance. Since the beginning
of the recession in 2007, the faith community in Kent has made great strides
building partnerships and working together to help residents in need and support
our community's safety net. Several churches partnered to provide the severe
weather shelter and for the first time in 2012 offered a women's winter shelter.
The faith community continues to provide support to the HOME homeless men's
shelter as well, providing volunteers, church space and meals.
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City's Role in Human Services
The City of Kent provides leadership in human services as planner, facilitator,
educator and funder. The City plans for human service needs by assessing the
current needs of the community, as well as anticipating future needs. The City
facilitates and convenes community partnerships to address needs. The City
educates others on the resources available and the value of these services. Kent
funds programs through both General Fund dollars and Federal Community
Development Block Grant dollars to support and enhance existing services, as
well as to address emergent needs.
Build a Healthy Community - Support Citywide Strategic Priorities: The
City of Kent Human Services Division fulfills its roles and functions, including
providing leadership and being a collaborative partner, with one overall aim: to
Build a Healthy Community. As a division within the.City focused on the most
vulnerable populations, Human Services will support the City's strategic,plan and
collaborate with other city departments and initiatives to ensure the greatest
benefit for low income and vulnerable residents.
Housing & Human Services, a division of Keht's Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Department, is responsible for human services planning at both the
regional and local levels, facilitating human services activities and allocating
funding through the Human Services Commission. Housing & Human Services
also operates the City's Home Repair program funded entirely by Federal
Community Development Block Grant money.,
Several Kent departments are involved in providing human service programs and
assistance. The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department provides a
variety of education, recreation, prevention and intervention services for
children, youth, seniors, and people with disabilities. The Police Department and
Regional Fire Authority regularly assist the community with a broad range of
human services, from locating social services to providing useful training to
citizens. The Police Department administers a successful volunteer homebound
visitation and check-in program, and coordinates the annual Game of Life Youth
Conference. The Regional Fire Authority provides the FDCares program, a
growing community assistance program that is based in the arena of solving
issues for people before an emergency takes place.
Coordination with Other Planning/Implementation Efforts
The City of Kent's desire to build a healthy community requires participation from
all facets of the community. Engaging other city departments/divisions,
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governmental agencies, community businesses, and organizations in planning
and implementation efforts is an ongoing focus area for HHS.
The following lists organizations that are either currently involved or that will be
engaged in the future. Areas of work in which coordination could create new
service opportunities, greater efficiencies or improved service to the community
will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.
Community
• Community Based Nonprofit Agencies
• United Way of King County
• Committee To End Homelessness
• South King Council of Human Services
• Chamber of Commerce
• Comcast Cable
• Kent Downtown Partnership
• Service Clubs
• Faith Community
• Neighborhood Home Owners Associations
Partnerships with other City Departments
• Economic and Community Development
Economic Development
Code Enforcement
Planning Services
Building Services
• Municipal Court
• Probation
• Legal
• Mayor's Office
Neighborhoods
• Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Senior Center
Cultural Arts
Resource Center
Planning and Development
Recreation
• Public Works
Transportation
• Police
• Customer Services
• Economic Development
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Other Governmental Agencies
• Regional Fire Authority
FDCares
• King County Library — Kent branch
• Public Health of Seattle-King County
• Local Schools
• Department of Social & Health Services — Kent Community Services Office
• Washington State Department of Community, Trade & Economic
Development
• Puget Sound Educational Service District
• King County
• Community Colleges
• King County Housing Authority
• Regional Justice Center
Conclusion
The City of Kent has an opportunity to build a healthy community in the coming
decades, with adequate investment now in human services and a concerted
effort with City Departments and partners to create the conditions for success for
the community, families and individuals in Kent.
The priorities and focus areas in this Six-Year Master, Plan can be used as a
compass to focus attention and resources for positive outcomes. With two-year
funding allocations, the City can specify community investments to meet the
greatest need and build on strengths and assets. Over time, it is the hope that
these strategies will build a momentum of community collaboration and
partnership that enhances the results of City efforts and builds the foundation for
a healthy, diverse community that supports the contributions of all its residents.
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KEY COMMUNITY INITIATIVES TO WATCH
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Human Services Funders Collaborative/SharelApp
The vision for sharelapp began more than a decade ago. Human service
agencies' staffers were applying to so many different municipalities (mailing or
hand-delivering their applications to several city halls on varying due dates).
Each city had different application forms and different reporting forms. Municipal
funding staffers knew their city was funding the same human service agencies
and programs as other cities, and that the cities had common objectives with
respect to their applications and reporting. With so many different processes
intended to accomplish the same thing, human service agencies and
municipalities began to push for more coordination.
Over the years, the various cities across East, North, and South King County
worked together and developed increasingly coordinated processes, including
joint application processes and joint contract management. They began to align
their application questions and reporting criteria. By 2010, 17 cities across East,
North, and South King County came together in a cooperative effort called the
Human Services Funding Collaborative (HSFC).
That year, HSFC used one common application website to receive requests for
funding. The 17 participating cities received over 1,000 funding requests
contained in 250 program applications submitted by 130 agencies. Two years
later, with a new common application website, the 18 participating cities received
over 900 funding requests contained in 370 program applications submitted by
160 agencies. If an agency was applying for one program to 10 of the cities, the
agency did not have to write 10 applications. They wrote one application to be
seen by the 10 cities. If an agency was applying for four programs to 10 cities,
the agency did not have to write 40 applications. They wrote four applications to
be seen by the 10 cities.
The use of sharelapp is now expanding to performance reporting. Instead of
completing a different quarterly performance report for each city, agency
program staffers will now use one report form in sharelapp to be seen by all the
cities. If an agency has to report on four programs to 10 cities, they do not have
to fill out 40 forms each quarter. That agency will fill out one form out per
program, or four forms. The cities are now also joining together in contract
management and monitoring, to minimize the disruptions that can be caused by
multiple municipal site audits.
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Sharelapp and these continuing coordination efforts are best regarded as steps
toward continued process improvement. Sharelapp reduces redundant activities
across the various municipalities, and in turn will reduce redundant activities as
human service agencies work with these municipal funders. While any change
comes with periods of transition and learning, these changes are opportunities to
continually reduce the redundancies and progressively move efforts to activities
such as direct services to clients.
iGrad Partnership
The Kent School District and Green River Community College partnered to create
iGrad, a program aimed at helping students who dropped out earn a high school
diploma, college credentials or career skills. iGrad is short for Individualized
Graduation and Degree program and is located on the East Hill of Kent. The
program relies on a more personalized and supportive approach to helping
students succeed. Participating students can choose from four options: Kent
School District high school diploma; Washington State high school diploma; GED;
and associate's degree or certificate. All four choices are intended to help
students come back into education and advance career prospects. The program
was the first to be formally approved to implement legislation called the Youth
Re-Engagement Act, House Bill 1418 passed in 2010, which created a statewide
dropout retrieval system with a single regulatory framework.
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Community Center for Education Results (CCER) Road Map Project
The Road Map Project is supported by the Community Center for Education
Results (CCER), a nonprofit organization. The Road Map Project is a community-
wide effort aimed at improving education to drive dramatic improvement in
student achievement from cradle to college and career in South King County and
South Seattle. Fewer than one in four of the region's high school graduates are
getting a college degree or career credential despite the fact that by 2018, 67%
of the jobs in the region will require it.
The Goal: The Road Map Project's goal is to double the number of students in
South Seattle and South King County who are on track to graduate from college
or earn a career credential by 2020. The collaboration is committed to closing
the unacceptable achievement gaps for low-income students and children of
color, and increasing achievement for all students from cradle to college and
career.
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Why South King County and South Seattle? The Road Map Project is
committed to supporting King County's areas of highest need. Too often
communities of color and low income communities are marginalized and
disconnected from decision-making processes that affect them. The Road Map
Project includes Auburn, Federal Way, Highline, Kent, Renton, South Seattle, and
Tukwila school districts, which are home to:
70% of King County's low-income students
69% of King County's English Language Learners (ELL) students
58% of King County's students of color
The Road Map Project is neither a new program nor an attempt to compete with
any of our region's existing organizations. In December 2011, the Baseline
Report was released. The Baseline Report is an in-depth look at the state of
education in South King County and South Seattle—from early childhood to
college graduation. The report clearly shows the need to make dramatic
improvements in student learning and identifies where work is needed in order to
meet the goal. It is a tool for community action. The report is available on the
CCER website at www.ccedresults.org.
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KENT EAST HILL REVITALIZATION
This committee was formed to work on promoting and addressing issues on the
East Hill and their overall mission is to facilitate the revitalization and unity of the
diverse community within the East Hill. The group seeks to work to better
promote and market the East Hill businesses and area and the committee has a
strong community focus.
The Kent East Hill Revitalization project aims to draw on the strengths of the
Kent East Hill residents and businesses to improve and build an area that
celebrates our diversity, and encourages strong local, public, and private
investment. The City of Kent was awarded a $20,000 grant from the United Way
King County's New Solutions Fund to initiate the Kent East Hill Revitalization
Project. The Pomegranate Center, a regional non-profit that helps people to build
better communities throughout the United States, was selected as the consultant
and facilitated the first step in a three phase community-driven revitalization
process.
ENVISION MIDWAY
Positive momentum is also coming to the West Hill via the Envision Midway
project.
Kent is working to revitalize the Pacific Highway Corridor into a new urban village
.The recently adopted Midway Subarea Plan, Design Guidelines and code
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changes ensures redevelopment will compliment the future light rail coming in
2023. Kent City staff will work closely with Sound Transit over the next four
years as they plan the south corridor extension.
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NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM
Kent's Neighborhood Program is going strong and is filled with residents who are
making Kent a great place to live. With 22 officially recognized Neighborhood
Councils, the community is beginning to see the results of their beautification
and community-building efforts. The Neighborhood Program was created to
promote and sustain an environment that is responsive to resident involvement
while building partnerships between the city and its residents. Neighborhood
Councils are organized groups that work to improve communication and
provide opportunities for residents to participate in the civic process.
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Kent4Health
The Kent4Health Committee is a group of volunteers with a common interest to
encourage healthy lifestyles. Their mission is to encourage personal and
community wellness through physical, mental, spiritual, and environmental
activities.
Activities include: indoor walks at ShoWare Center, outdoor walks, and the Kent
International Festival.
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Kent International Festival:
The festival provides a great platform for different cultures to gather and
demonstrate their talents that they have been practicing all year. All
performances are provided by local and regional studios, organizations and the
Kent School District students on a volunteer basis.
You Me We
A festival of free family fun that celebrates our families and agencies who work
with and support youth and teen development in Kent. Prompted by being
named one of the nation's "100 Best Communities for Young People" in 2011,
the celebration itself was such a hit; the community insisted we do it again. For
the third year in a row, You Me We, a festival of free family fun drew over 4,000
people to ShoWare Center.
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Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Jeff Watling, Director
® Phone: 253-856-5100
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Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
March 28, 2013
TO: Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee
FROM: Lori, Hogan, Recreation & Cultural Services Superintendent
THROUGH: Jeff Watling, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
SUBJECT: Land O' Frost Donation Agreement - Accept/Authorize
MOTION: Move to recommend accepting the $18,000 donation from Land O'
Frost for the 2013 season of youth sports programs and authorizing the
Mayor to sign the donation agreement, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and the Parks Director.
SUMMARY: Land 0' Frost believes in the importance of families participating
together in healthful, well-rounded experiences. They are grateful for the opportunity
to give back to deserving communities and help keep children involved in positive
character-building activities. The $18,000 from Land O' Frost will fund sponsorships
for youth programs for the 2013 season.
The Land 0' Frost Youth Sports Program provides funds to local communities to help
offset some of the costs associated with organizing and operating their youth sports
programs for children up to 10 years old. Land 0' Frost Youth Sports began in 2002
and since that time has grown to include more than 300 leagues, 12,500 teams, and
125,000 players. Since its inception, Land 0' Frost Youth Sports has sponsored over
one million players.
EXHIBITS: Land 0' Frost Donation Agreement
BUDGET IMPACT: Revenue to Youth Sponsorships Budget
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/LAND O' FROST SPONSORSHIP 2013
The following will be included in the comprehensive 2013 Land O' Frost Youth Sponsorship Program for the
Seattle area.The following is a summary of the elements that will be included in the annual sponsorship agreement
between Kent Parks And Recreation(KPR)and Land O'Frost(LOT).
This agreement will commence on January 1,2013 and will terminate on December 31, 2013.
Sponsorship Elements:
This sponsorship will focus on approximately 180 teams in the Winter/Spring/Fall 13'season.Land O'Frost will sponsor
teams under the age of 10.
• Prominent Logo inclusion on the front or back of jerseys for 180 teams . LOF will supply all necessary logo A
artwork and KPR will have the shirts printed. (The LOF logo will need to be a minimum of
2'/z"H x 10"W. The phrase Great Tasting Lunchmeat will need to be placed underneath the Land O'
Frost oval. Land O' Frost to be the exclusive jersey sponsor,no other corporate logos to be placed on
jerseys.)
• Coupon distribution in opening day packets, at tournaments, in mailings and other key functions throughout the
year. (LOF will supply all coupons)
Announcements by team and league administration to parents/kids about sponsorship.
• Opportunity for mcmion/inclusion of Land O' Frost product message in any league/parent communication.
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• One approximately 4' x 8' banner(or similar signage)to be displayed where KPR teams, that LOF
sponsors play. (LOF will give banner artwork and KPR will have banner printed)
• Logo inclusion on KPR game schedules for teams sponsored,registration materials and newsletters
if possible.
• Land O' Frost logo/youth sports link placed on the league web site http•//www.landofrost.com/vouthsports
A minimum of two(2)annual Email Blasts to all parents, if available, letting them know of the LOF
Youth Sports Link for special offers. LOF will provide Email Blast Template.
Client will need Proof of Purchase(180 team pictures)by December 31,2013. The Land O'
Frost logo will need to be clearly identified on the shirts in 180 team pictures.The pictures can be
informal,taken with a digital camera or regular film.
LAND O' FROST WILL DONATE: $18,000.00
Land O' Frost Representative Knox
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Jeff Watling, Director
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SUBJECT: Washington State SIo-Pitch Umpires Association Agreement -
Authorize
MOTION: Move to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the
Washington State SIo-pitch Softball Umpires Association Agreement for the
2013 season.
SUMMARY: Participating teams in the City of Kent Adult Softball Program annually
select their preferred umpires association to provide umpire coverage for league play.
Each year, up to 180 teams will play in league games covered by the Washington
State SIo-pitch Umpires Association Agreement. As a result, the 2013 contract will
likely exceed $25,000.00. Participant fees cover all costs for this program.
EXHIBITS: Goods and Services Agreement
BUDGET IMPACT: Budgeted in the Recreation Operating Budget
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GOODS & SERVICES AGREEMENT
between the City of {Cent and
Washington State Slo-pitch Umpires Association
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the City of Kent, a Washington municipal
corporation (hereinafter the "City"), and Washington State Slo-pitch Umpires Association
organized under the laws of the State of Washington, King County, located and doing business
at 19516 63rd PL NE, Kenmore, WA 98028 (hereinafter the "Vendor").
AGREEMENT
I. DESCRIPTION OF WORK.
Vendor shall provide the following goods and materials and/or perform the following
services for the City:
Description: Adult Slowpitch Softball Umpiring
Start time/Duration/Stop Time: April 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013
Event Location: City of Kent and Kent School District Athletic Fields
The vendor agrees to credit the City of Kent $20.00 and One (1) dozen approved
softballs for failure to provide umpire services for a scheduled game, per
occurrence.
Vendor acknowledges and understands that it is not the City's exclusive provider of these
goods, materials, or services and that the City maintains its unqualified right to obtain these
goods, materials, and services through other sources.
II. TIME OF COMPLETION. Upon the effective date of this Agreement, Vendor shall
complete the work and provide all goods, materials, and services by completion of the Softball
Season, September 30, 2013.
III. COMPENSATION. . The City shall pay the Vendor an amount not to exceed 1
person/multiple games-$33.00 per game; 2 person/multiple games-$56.00 per game, including
applicable Washington State Sales Tax, for the goods, materials, and services contemplated in
this Agreement. The City shall pay the Vendor the following amounts according to the following
schedule:
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Washington State Slo-pitch Umpire Association will submit an itemized invoice of
games worked, umpires per game and fee incurred. Invoice may be divided into
portions of the season, either on a monthly or bi-monthly schedule or one invoice
for the entire program/season.
If the City objects to all or any portion of an invoice, it shall notify Vendor and reserves
the option to only pay that portion of the invoice not in dispute. In that event, the parties will
immediately make every effort to settle the disputed portion.
A. Defective or Unauthorized Work. The City reserves its right to withhold payment
from Vendor for any defective or unauthorized goods, materials or services. If
Vendor is unable, for any reason, to complete any part of this Agreement, the City
may obtain the goods, materials or services from other sources, and Vendor shall
be liable to the City for any additional costs incurred by the City. "Additional costs"
shall mean all reasonable costs, including legal costs and attorney fees, incurred by
the City beyond the maximum Agreement price specified above. The City further
reserves its right to deduct these additional costs incurred to complete this
Agreement with other sources, from any and all amounts due or to become due the
Vendor.
B. Final Payment: Waiver of Claims. VENDOR'S ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PAYMENT
SHALL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF CLAIMS, EXCEPT THOSE PREVIOUSLY AND
PROPERLY MADE AND IDENTIFIED BY VENDOR AS UNSETTLED AT THE TIME
REQUEST FOR FINAL PAYMENT IS MADE.
IV. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The parties intend that an Independent
Contractor-Employer Relationship will be created by this Agreement. By their execution of this
Agreement, and in accordance with Ch. 51.08 RCW, the parties make the following
representations:
A. The Vendor has the ability to control and direct the performance and details
of its work, the City being interested only in the results obtained under this
Agreement.
B. The Vendor maintains and pays for its own place of business from which
Vendor's services under this Agreement will be performed.
C. The Vendor has an established and independent business that is eligible for a
business deduction for federal income tax purposes that existed before the
City retained Vendor's services, or the Vendor is engaged in an
independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business of the
same nature as that involved under this Agreement.
D. The Vendor is responsible for filing as they become due all necessary tax
documents with appropriate federal and state agencies, including the Internal
Revenue Service and the state Department of Revenue.
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E. The Vendor has registered its business and established an account with the
state Department of Revenue and other state agencies as may be required
by Vendor's business, and has obtained a Unified Business Identifier (UBI)
number from the State of Washington.
F. The Vendor maintains a set of books dedicated to the expenses and earnings
of its business,
V. TERMINATION. Either party may terminate this Agreement, with or without
cause, upon providing the other party thirty (30) days written notice at its address set forth on
the signature block of this Agreement.
VI. CHANGES. The City may issue a written amendment for any change in the goods,
materials or services to be provided during the performance of this Agreement. If the Vendor
determines, for any reason, that an amendment is necessary, Vendor must submit a written
amendment request to the person listed in the notice provision section of this Agreement,
section XIV(D), within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date Vendor knew or should have
known of the facts and events giving rise to the requested change. If the City determines that
the change increases or decreases the Vendor's costs or time for performance, the City will
make an equitable adjustment. The City will attempt, in good faith, to reach agreement with the
Vendor on all equitable adjustments. However, if the parties are unable to agree, the City will
determine the equitable adjustment as it deems appropriate. The Vendor shall proceed with the
amended work upon receiving either a written amendment from the City or an oral order from
the City before actually receiving the written amendment. If the Vendor fails to require an
amendment within the time allowed, the Vendor waives its right to make any claim or submit
subsequent amendment requests for that portion of the contract work. If the Vendor disagrees
with the equitable adjustment, the Vendor must complete the amended work; however, the
Vendor may elect to protest the adjustment as provided in subsections A through E of Section
VII, Claims, below.
The Vendor accepts all requirements of an amendment by: (1) endorsing it, (2) writing a
separate acceptance, or (3) not protesting in the way this section provides. An amendment that
is accepted by Vendor as provided in this section shall constitute full payment and final
settlement of all claims for contract time and for direct, indirect and consequential costs,
including costs of delays related to any work, either covered or affected by the change.
VII. CLAIMS. If the Vendor disagrees with anything required by an amendment,
another written order, or an oral order from the City, including any direction, instruction,
interpretation, or determination by the City, the Vendor may file a claim as provided in this
section. The Vendor shall give written notice to the City of all claims within fourteen (14)
calendar days of the occurrence of the events giving rise to the claims, or within fourteen (14)
calendar days of the date the Vendor knew or should have known of the facts or events giving
rise to the claim, whichever occurs first . Any claim for damages, additional payment for any
reason, or extension of time, whether under this Agreement or otherwise, shall be conclusively
deemed to have been waived by the Vendor unless a timely written claim is made in strict
accordance with the applicable provisions of this Agreement.
At a minimum, a Vendor's written claim shall include the information set forth in
subsections A, items 1 through 5 below.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE, WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF CLAIM
WITHIN THE TIME ALLOWED SHALL BE AN ABSOLUTE WAIVER OF ANY
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CLAIMS ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THE FACTS OR EVENTS
SURROUNDING THAT CLAIM OR CAUSED BY THAT DELAY.
A. Notice of Claim. Provide a signed written notice of claim that provides the following
information:
1. The date of the Vendor's claim;
2. The nature and circumstances that caused the claim;
3. The provisions in this Agreement that support the claim;
4. The estimated dollar cost, if any, of the claimed work and how that
estimate was determined; and
5. An analysis of the progress schedule showing the schedule change or
disruption if the Vendor is asserting a schedule change or disruption.
B. Records. The Vendor shall keep complete records of extra costs and time incurred
as a result of the asserted events giving rise to the claim. The City shall have
access to any of the Vendor's records needed for evaluating the protest.
The City will evaluate all claims, provided the procedures in this section are
followed. If the City determines that a claim is valid, the City will adjust payment
for work or time by an equitable adjustment. No adjustment will be made for an
invalid protest.
C. Vendor's Duty to Complete Protested Work. In spite of any claim, the Vendor shall
proceed promptly to provide the goods, materials and services required by the City
under this Agreement.
D. Failure to Protest Constitutes Waiver. By not protesting as this section provides,
the Vendor also waives any additional entitlement and accepts from the City any
written or oral order (including directions, instructions, interpretations, and
determination).
E. Failure to Follow Procedures Constitutes Waiver. By failing to follow the procedures
of this section, the Vendor completely waives any claims for protested work and
accepts from the City any written or oral order (including directions, instructions,
interpretations, and determination).
VIII. LIMITATION OF ACTIONS. VENDOR MUST, IN ANY EVENT, FILE ANY LAWSUIT
ARISING FROM OR CONNECTED WITH THIS AGREEMENT WITHIN 120 CALENDAR DAYS FROM
THE DATE THE CONTRACT WORK IS COMPLETE OR VENDOR'S ABILITY TO FILE THAT SUIT
SHALL BE FOREVER BARRED. THIS SECTION FURTHER LIMITS ANY APPLICABLE STATUTORY
LIMITATIONS PERIOD.
IX. WARRANTY. This Agreement is subject to all warranty provisions established
under the Uniform Commercial Code, Title 62A, Revised Code of Washington. Vendor warrants
goods are merchantable, are fit for the particular purpose for which they were obtained, and will
perform in accordance with their specifications and Vendor's representations to City. The Vendor
shall correct all defects in workmanship and materials within one (1) year from the date of the
City's acceptance of the Contract work. In the event any part of the goods are repaired, only
original replacement parts shall be used—rebuilt or used parts will not be acceptable. When
defects are corrected, the warranty for that portion of the work shall extend for one (1) year
from the date such correction is completed and accepted by the City. The Vendor shall begin to
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correct any defects within seven (7) calendar days of its receipt of notice from the City of the
defect. If the Vendor does not accomplish the corrections within a reasonable time as
determined by the City, the City may complete the corrections and the Vendor shall pay all costs
incurred by the City in order to accomplish the correction.
X. DISCRIMINATION. In the hiring of employees for the performance of work under
this Agreement or any sub-contract, the Vendor, its sub-contractors, or any person acting on
behalf of the Vendor or sub-contractor shall not, by reason of race, religion, color, sex, age,
sexual orientation, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability,
discriminate against any person who is qualified and available to perform the work to which the
employment relates.
Vendor shall execute the attached City of Kent Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Declaration, Comply with City Administrative Policy 1.2, and upon completion of the contract
work, file the attached Compliance Statement.
XI. INDEMNIFICATION. Vendor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its
officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries,
damages, losses or suits, including all legal costs and attorney fees, arising out of or in
connection with the Vendor's performance of this Agreement, except for that portion of the
injuries and damages caused by the City's negligence.
The City's inspection or acceptance of any of Vendor's work when completed shall not be
grounds to avoid any of these covenants of indemnification.
IT IS FURTHER SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD THAT THE
INDEMNIFICATION PROVIDED HEREIN CONSTITUTES THE VENDOR'S WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
UNDER INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE, TITLE 51 RCW, SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS
INDEMNIFICATION. THE PARTIES FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE MUTUALLY
NEGOTIATED THIS WAIVER.
The provisions of this section . shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
XII. INSURANCE. The Vendor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the
Agreement, insurance of the types and in the amounts described in Exhibit A attached and
incorporated by this reference.
XIII. WORK PERFORMED AT VENDOR'S RISK. Vendor shall take all necessary
precautions and shall be responsible for the safety of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
in the performance of the contract work and shall utilize all protection necessary for that
purpose. All work shall be done at Vendor's own risk, and Vendor shall be responsible for any
loss of or damage to materials, tools, or other articles used or held for use in connection with the
work.
XIV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
A. Recyclable Materials. Pursuant to Chapter 3.80 of the Kent City Code, the City
requires its contractors and consultants to use recycled and recyclable products whenever
practicable. A price preference may be available for any designated recycled product.
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B. Non-Waiver of Breach. The failure of the City to insist upon strict performance of
any of the covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, or to exercise any option
conferred by this Agreement in one or more instances shall not be construed to be a waiver or
relinquishment of those covenants, agreements or options, and the same shall be and remain in
full force and effect.
C. Resolution of Disputes and Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. If the parties are unable
to settle any dispute, difference or claim arising from the parties' performance of this
Agreement, the exclusive means of resolving that dispute, difference or claim, shall only be by
filing suit exclusively under the venue, rules and jurisdiction of the King County Superior Court,
King County, Washington, unless the parties agree in writing to an alternative dispute resolution
process. In any claim or lawsuit for damages arising from the parties' performance of this
Agreement, each party shall pay all its legal costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending or
bringing such claim or lawsuit, including all appeals, in addition to any other recovery or award
provided by law; provided, however, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the
City's right to indemnification under Section XI of this Agreement.
D. Written Notice. All communications regarding this Agreement shall be sent to the
parties at the addresses listed on the signature page of the Agreement, unless notified to the
contrary. Any written notice hereunder shall become effective three (3) business days after the
date of mailing by registered or certified mail, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if sent to
the addressee at the address stated in this Agreement or such other address as may be
hereafter specified in writing.
E. Assignment. Any assignment of this Agreement by either party without the written
consent of the non-assigning party shall be void. If the non-assigning party gives its consent to
any assignment, the terms of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and no
further assignment shall be made without additional written consent.
F. Modification. No waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of
the City and Vendor.
G. Entire Agreement. The written provisions and terms of this Agreement, together
with any Exhibits attached hereto, shall supersede all prior verbal statements of any officer or
other representative of the City, and such statements shall not be effective or be construed as
entering into or forming a part of or altering in any manner this Agreement. All of the above
documents are hereby made a part of this Agreement. However, should any language in any of
the Exhibits to this Agreement conflict with any language contained in this Agreement, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail.
H. Compliance with Laws. The Vendor agrees to comply with all federal, state, and
municipal laws, rules, and regulations that are now effective or in the future become applicable
to Vendor's business, equipment, and personnel engaged in operations covered by this
Agreement or accruing out of the performance of those operations.
I. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall constitute an original, and all of which will together constitute this one
Agreement.
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IN WITNESS, the parties below execute this Agreement, which shall become
effective on the last date entered below.
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VENDOR: CITY OF KENT:
By.
By: (signature) (signature)
Print Name: Print Name: Suzette Cooke
Its Its Mayor
(title)
DATE: DATE:
NOTICES TO BE SENT TO: NOTICES TO BE SENT TO:
VENDOR: CITY OF KENT:
Dale McGregor David E. Heldt/Kent Commons
Washington State Slo-pitch Umpires City of Kent
19516 63 d PL NE 220 Fourth Avenue South
Kenmore, WA 98028 Kent, WA 98032
425-481-2005 (telephone) (253) 856-5000 (telephone)
425-481-2005 (facsimile) (253) 856-6000 (facsimile)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kent Law Department
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DECLARATION
CITY OF KENT EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
The City of Kent is committed to conform to Federal and State laws regarding equal opportunity.
As such all contractors, subcontractors and suppliers who perform work with relation to this
Agreement shall comply with the regulations of the City's equal employment opportunity
policies.
The following questions specifically identify the requirements the City deems necessary for any
contractor, subcontractor or supplier on this specific Agreement to adhere to. An affirmative
response is required on all of the following questions for this Agreement to be valid and binding.
If any contractor, subcontractor or supplier willfully misrepresents themselves with regard to the
directives outlines, it will be considered a breach of contract and it will be at the City's sole
determination regarding suspension or termination for all or part of the Agreement;
The questions are as follows:
1. I have read the attached City of Kent administrative policy number 1.2.
2. During the time of this Agreement I will not discriminate in employment on the basis of
sex, race, color, national origin, age, or the presence of all sensory, mental or physical
disability.
3. During the time of this Agreement the prime contractor will provide a written statement to
all new employees and subcontractors indicating commitment as an equal opportunity
employer.
4. During the time of the Agreement I, the prime contractor, will actively consider hiring and
promotion of women and minorities.
5. Before acceptance of this Agreement, an adherence statement will be signed by me, the
Prime Contractor, that the Prime Contractor complied with the requirements as set forth
above.
By signing below, I agree to fulfill the five requirements referenced above.
Dated this day of 200.
By:
For:
Title:
Date:
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CITY OF KENT
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
NUMBER: 1.2 EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 1998
SUBJECT: MINORITY AND WOMEN SUPERSEDES: April 1, 1996
CONTRACTORS APPROVED BY Jim White, Mayor
POLICY:
Equal employment opportunity requirements for the City of Kent will conform to federal and
state laws. All contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers of the City must guarantee
equal employment opportunity within their organization and, if holding Agreements with the City
amounting to $10,000 or more within any given year, must take the following affirmative steps:
1. Provide a written statement to all new employees and subcontractors indicating
commitment as an equal opportunity employer.
2. Actively consider for promotion and advancement available minorities and women.
Any contractor, subcontractor, consultant or supplier who willfully disregards the City's
nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements shall be considered in breach of contract
and subject to suspension or termination for all or part of the Agreement.
Contract Compliance Officers will be appointed by the Directors of Planning, Parks, and Public
Works Departments to assume the following duties for their respective departments.
1. Ensuring that contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers subject to these
regulations are familiar with the regulations and the City's equal employment opportunity
policy.
2. Monitoring to assure adherence to federal, state and local laws, policies and guidelines.
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CITY OF KENT
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This form shall be filled out AFTER COMPLETION of this project by the Contractor awarded the
Agreement.
I, the undersigned, a duly represented agent of
Company, hereby acknowledge and declare that the before-mentioned company was the prime
contractor for the Agreement known as that was entered into on the_
(date) , between the firm I represent and the City of Kent.
I declare that I complied fully with all of the requirements and obligations as outlined in the City
of Kent Administrative Policy 1.2 and the Declaration City of Kent Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy that was part of the before-mentioned Agreement.
Dated this day of 200
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For:
Title:
Date:
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Jeff Watling, Director
40 Phone: 253-856-5100
® Fax: 253-856-6050
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WISH INGTON Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
March 28 2013
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TO: Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee ,
FROM: Jeff Watling, Director Parks, Recreation and Community Services
SUBJECT: Park System/Asset Analysis Follow-up - INFO ONLY
MOTION: None, informational
SUMMARY: As a follow-up to the 2012 Park Asset Analysis and recent discussions
at the March 2013 City Council retreat, staff will present the following information:
• Current data on the size and compilation of the Kent Park System.
• An overview on an assessment of our current parks, measuring their value
and functionality.
EXHIBITS: PowerPoint at the meeting
BUDGET IMPACTS: None, informational
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Jeff Watling, Director
Phone: 253-856-5100
® Fax: 253-856-6050
KENT
WASHINGTON Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
March 28, 2013
TO: Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee
FROM: Jeff Watling, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services
SUBJECT: Director's Report - INFO ONLY
MOTION: None, informational
SUMMARY: Jeff Watling, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services,
will inform the committee of noteworthy information and upcoming events.
EXHIBITS: None
BUDGET IMPACT: None
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