Bellevue City Council 2024-2026 PrioritiesCouncil Priorities
Council Priority #1: Customer Service, Access and TransparencyCouncil Priority #2: Brand IdentityCouncil Priority #3: Arts FundingCouncil Priority #4: Affordable Housing Strategy UpdateCouncil Priority #5: City-Owned PropertyCouncil Priority #6: Accessory Dwelling Unit PermittingCouncil Priority #7: Old Bellevue PreservationCouncil Priority #8: EastrailCouncil Priority #9: Diversity Advantage Plan UpdateCouncil Priority #10: Community EngagementCouncil Priority #11: Human ServicesCouncil Priority #12: Homelessness Prevention and Support Programming
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Council Priority #11: Human Services
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Description

Council Priority #11: In alignment with the Human Services Strategic Plan, support human services programs to meet community needs and increase equitable access and outcomes.

Period

Q2-26

Priority Status

On Track

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On Track |   Completed | Delayed/On hold | Not Started

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Progress Updates

  • The Human Services Division continues to support low-income homeowners through the Home Repair Program.  
  • The Human Services Commission held a Public Hearing on the topic of community need and funding.
  • Staff supported the Human Services Commission as they begin their review of 193 eligible applications, requesting more than $18 million per year for the $7 million available per year (Human Services Fund, Housing Stability Program, and CDBG).  
  • Per policy, their recommendations prioritize the most significant gaps and disparities, and per Council direction include these percentages of funding per area of need:  

Look Ahead

  • The Human Services Commission will finalize their final recommendations in Q3
  • The Human Services Division will begin planning for the 2027 Human Services Needs Update RFP process.
  • The Human Services planners will begin their agency site visits. 

Milestones

Completed
2024 Annual Provider Site Visits and Monitoring
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Completed 12/31/24
Completed
2024 Percent of agencies meeting contract performance goals
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Completed 12/31/24
Completed
2025 Percent of agencies meeting contract performance goals
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Completed 1/15/26
Completed
2025 Annual Provider Site Visits and Monitoring
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Completed 1/30/26
On Track
2026 Annual Provider Site Visits and Monitoring
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4/1/26 - 12/31/26
On Track
2026 Percent of agencies meeting contract performance goals
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7/1/26 - 12/31/26

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