HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2019-024 Replacing Resolution No. 2017-013 and Adopting the Revised Social Services Policy RESOLUTION NO. 2019-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-013 AND
ADOPTING THE REVISED SOCIAL SERVICES FUND POLICY
WHEREAS, the City has determined it would be an appropriate expenditure of
public funds to provide for immediate basic needs to individuals that are addicted to
opiates, are homeless or experiencing mental health issues; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and deliberated on the recommended
revisions to the social services fund policy and finds it in the best interest of the city to
amend said policy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to document its intent with reference to the
expenditure of funds for these purposes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON,
WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
I. The City Council authorizes and amends the Social Services Fund Policy
attached hereto as Exhibit A as the City's policy for the use of funds
allocated to the Social Services Fund, limitations on the use of said fund,
and the processes to be followed when used.
ADOPTED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 0 day of
November, 2019.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
Wendy Van&r Meersche, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
St en J ei te, y Attorney
EXHIBIT A
SOCIAL SERVICES FUND POLICY
The purpose of the Social Services Fund is to remove barriers and/or abate emergency situations
by providing immediate basic needs to individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness or
drug addiction. These funds shall be used to procure goods and services directly related to the
needs of the participants who are seeking treatment and/or housing solutions. Funds may be
used on the following:
• ground or air transportation to rehabilitation or housing facilities
• hotel stay for the individual awaiting housing, detox or other services
• a meal or groceries
• to help clean clothes at the laundromat
• hygiene such as a haircut and/or shower
• to provide incidentals while in transition to treatment such as shoes, clothes, bedding,
toiletries
• background checks to meet treatment and/or housing requirements
• to procure identification
• eyeglasses or other medical items that are needed for participation in treatment
• Tuition and/or deposits for treatment or housing services
Any miscellaneous items not directly specified can be approved by the Chief of Police on a case
by case basis as long as the purchase(s) meets the intent of this policy.
Purchases for these needs will be authorized through the use of P-cards assigned to designated
individuals. The City Administrator and/or Finance Director will approve individuals designated
to use P-cards for this purpose. Detailed receipts, along with a Participation Intake Form, must
be submitted to the Finance Director for approval. Documentation must be submitted to the
Finance department as soon as reasonably possible after the purchase has been made. The
documentation must also include a department head signature and account code identifying the
purchase is related to providing social services. Any unauthorized use of these funds or P-card
may result in revocation of the employee's P-card and the employee may be subject to
disciplinary action, up to and including termination.