Resolution would continue funding for Housing First Encampment Elimination initiative

City Council is scheduled Sept. 18 to consider a resolution that would authorize the execution of three amendments to the agreements with the Metropolitan Development Council for $80,000 for a cumulative total of $230,000; with the Greater Lakes Mental Health Foundation in the amount of $15,000 for a cumulative total of $165,000; and with the Tacoma Rescue Mission in the amount of $3,000 for a cumulative total of $153,000 for the Housing First Encampment Elimination initiative. The additional funds are budgeted from the Human Rights and Human Services Special Revenue Fund.