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CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA - Committee of the Whole Meeting
6:00 PM - Monday, July 14, 2025
7th Floor Conferencing Center
1. ORDINANCE 5983 SALES TAX FUNDING: 10 YEAR ACTION PLAN &
UPDATE
a) Presentation
ORDINANCE 5983
SALES TAX FUNDING
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, 7/14/2025
MARYJANE VAN CLEAVE, PARKS & RECREATION ADMINISTRATOR
10 Year Action Plan & Update
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10 Year Action Plan Overview
Phased Strategy
The legislature passed HB 1590 in 2020 that authorized local governments to
impose a 1/10 of 1% sales tax for housing, housing-related services, and
behavioral health programs.
ORD 5983 was adopted later in 2020 authorizing the city to collect the tax.
Based on findings from the Renton HB 1590 Assessment conducted in 2021.
Focus areas: housing, shelter, behavioral health, and facility sustainability.
Informed by community needs, data, interdepartmental coordination, strategic
local and regional partnerships.
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Eligible Uses of funds
Capital
At least 60% of funds must be used for capital projects:
Construction or acquisition of affordable housing (including emergency and
transitional housing).
Land acquisition for housing or behavioral health facilities.
Construction or acquisition of behavioral health facilities.
Operations and maintenance (O&M) of new affordable housing units and
facilities.
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Eligible Uses of funds
Programs & Services
Up to 40% may be used for:
Operation, delivery, or evaluation of behavioral health treatment programs.
Housing-related services including case management, supportive services, and
rental assistance.
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Priority Populations
People with:
Behavioral health disabilities,
Veterans,
Seniors,
People with disabilities,
Domestic violence survivors,
People experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and unaccompanied homeless
youth.
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Time Horizon: Short-Term
Recommended 1-3 Years
Goal: Establish foundation, launch pilots, begin facility investments
Launch pilot programs focused on housing, behavioral health, and homelessness services.
RSU, Agape Love, FD Cares, Health Commons, and Project Be Free.
Begin facility-related investments (e.g., foundational infrastructure.)
300 Rainer, Sunset Gardens
Collect data and engage community-based providers.
Human Services funded agency reports and analytics.
Invest in technology infrastructure (e.g., shared databases, referral platforms) to support coordination between city departments and community partners such as Renton Student Health Hub.
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Time Horizon: Medium-Term
Recommended 4-6 Years
Goal: Expand services, evaluate pilots, solidify housing commitments
Prioritize units for households at or below 60% Area Median Income (AMI) per the
fund's restrictions. (Willowcrest, and Steele House).
Work towards ensuring housing partners have digital systems to manage
occupancy, eligibility, and compliance.
Resource center: Pulling from regional models to develop a tailored Renton
specific model that is both compassionate and strategic—designed to reduce
system strain, connect high-needs individuals to care, and deliver culturally
relevant support across the city.
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Time Horizon: Long-Term
Recommended 7-10+ Years
Goal: Sustain, refine, and scale based on data and evolving needs
Behavioral Health: Continue to evaluate refine field response services for
effectiveness.
Sustainability: Set aside funding for operations and maintenance.
Equity: Prioritize culturally relevant and socio-economic services.
Invest: In technology that provides equitable access, accountability and
transparency.
Regional Leadership: Continue to partner with Renton Housing Authority, King
County and SKHHP.
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A Nimble Strategy
Combining accountability and empathy
Flexible & Phased Approach
Invests in high-impact pilots first, then scales based on performance. Avoids overcommitting before outcomes are proven.
Responsive to Economic Conditions
Allows for annual reallocation of funds based on evolving needs. Critical in light of Washington State’s budget tightening and uncertain federal support.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Requires evaluation of outcomes to guide future investments. Ensuring accountability and maximizing return on every public dollar.
Leverages Regional Partnerships
Aligns with county and state initiatives to attract co-investment, grants, and private capital, stretching local dollars further.
Supports Long-Term Sustainability
Plans for lifecycle costs and O&M not just short-term capital, avoiding unforeseen future financial costs.
Technology-Enabled
Invests in digital infrastructure to modernize services, improve coordination, and reduce administrative burden for both the City and its providers.
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Thank you
Questions?
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