To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Katherine Smith, Director, Community Resources
Prepared By:
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Katherine Smith, Director, Community Resources
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Subject:
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Tri-Cities Homeless Services Coordinator IGA Renewal
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The purpose of this request is to obtain resolution from the Board of County Commissioners to renew the Tri-Cities Homeless Services Coordinator IGA, allowing Katherine Smith, Director, to sign this IGA under current signature authority.
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Background and Discussion: On January 18, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Tri-Cities Homeless Services Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Tri-Cities-Englewood, Sheridan, and Littleton-and Arapahoe County to hire a full-time Homeless Services Coordinator. This Coordinator will continue to implement the Tri-Cities Action Plan. The current Tri-Cities Homeless Services Coordinator IGA is set to expire on December 31, 2024.
Staff from Community Resources and representatives from the Tri-Cities have met to discuss the renewal of the Tri-Cities Homeless Services Coordinator IGA, aiming to extend the position for an additional two years (2025-2027). The position will be fully funded by the Tri-Cities (Englewood, Sheridan, and Littleton), while the County will provide supervision, replacement equipment (if applicable), and in-kind support. These costs will include technology, office space, and supervisory time.
Additionally, Tri-Cities and County staff have drafted an Intergovernmental Agreement that outlines the ongoing work associated with the Tri-Cities Action Plan. This agreement clarifies the roles and responsibilities of both the Cities and the County in this partnership.
The Board of County Commissioners approved this IGA during a drop-in study session on December, 2, 2024. This IGA will be signed by Katherine Smith, Director, under current approved signature authority.
Alternatives: The Board of County Commissioners may choose to not support entering into this IGA, the Tri-Cities will explore other options to best meet the needs of administering the Tri-Cities Action Plan.
Fiscal Impact: Arapahoe County will provide in-kind costs for the supervision and administration of the Tri-Cities Homeless Services Coordinator position. This will include replacement equipment costs (if appliable), cost of supervisory time, and office space. Salary, benefits, and funding for action plan initiatives will be provided by the Tri-Cities.
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
☒Be fiscally sustainable
☒Provide essential and mandated service
☒Be community focused
Concurrence: The City of Littleton, The City of Englewood, The City of Sheridan, and the Tri-Cities policy group are in agreement with this IGA.
Resolution: Attached is a copy of the draft resolution.