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| One of my wishes is the Operator use the homeless hotel's whirlpool for rehabilitation and therapy. Internet |
No, the City did not seek out the Silver Cloud facility in Redmond.
City Council was made aware of the new legislation supporting this type of program through a variety of 2020 and 2021 legislative updates by the City’s lobbyist. **Mayor Birney called each of Redmond’s seven City Council members on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 to notify them of the County’s purchase and intended use of the Silver Cloud Inn in Redmond.
In spring 2021, King County informed the City that they were actively exploring locations in Redmond and in late May 2021, Redmond was made aware of the County’s intent to purchase the Silver Cloud Inn. **As this was a private real estate transaction, it was kept confidential, as requested. Redmond first became aware of this potential type of program early in the 2020 legislative session. The City has continued to follow this since the State Legislature passed House Bill 1590 in 2020, which allowed jurisdictions to enact a 0.1% sales tax to finance construction of affordable housing and behavioral health facilities and operations or services supportive of affordable housing residents. In 2020, Executive Constantine proposed, and the County Council approved, this dedicated sales tax. In 2021, the State Legislature passed House Bill 1070, which clarified acquisition of property as an eligible use of these funds.
The City passed ordinance 2911 in 2018 which prohibits camping and storage of personal property in parks, public spaces, and on publicly-owned property when overnight shelter space is available.
The City will provide the same policing and uphold the same safety protocols regarding drugs and alcohol as is provided throughout the community. HTH residents will be considered tenants under Washington State landlord/tenant law and as such will have specific rights with regards to their leased space, which are consistent with the rights all tenants have throughout the city. King County will provide a code of conduct that residents must agree upon to remain housed at the facility.
Yes. ***The City will participate in the evaluation and selection of the facility operators.
Source: Redmond.gov/hth (City's homeless hotel website)
** CM Forsythe and Fields griped in last night's Study session they were notified too late so couldn't participate in the decision-making.** I'm not so sure about that.
*** CM David Carson said his energy will be put into finding a suitable operator. Thank you David. One of my wishes is the operator use the whirlpool for rehabilitation and therapy.
CM Varisha Kahn was not at either meeting to comment.
-- Bob Yoder 9/29/2021
Emily Jane says on Facebook....
ReplyDeleteI think that's amazing. 😍😍😍💕🥰
As someone who has had a lot of experience with the homeless community because of my own "homeless brother" may I just say to those of you that don't have a lot of experience but VERY strong opinions, they are human beings.
Period.
We are ALL a lot closer to being one wrong decision or one catastrophic, traumatic event/loss away from homelessness ourselves.....
How about we focus on their core issues and help our brothers and sisters, instead of forcing our beliefs and judgments on people whom we know nothing about other than their supposed social status. 🤷♀️
I know, I know, The old song and dance of calling them all lazy drug addicts who don't want a job and choose to be homeless hasn't worked for decades or ever that I recall, so maybe now we can try something new?
How about actually getting to know them on the front lines and then tell me what you think. 💕💕💕🥰
I promise you, you will see that things are rarely ever as they appear in that community, and more often than not people find they've got a lot more in common with those down on their luck than they ever thought possible. 💔💔🥺💕💕💕💕