The Burien City Council met on November 20, 2023 to consider accepting a King County offer of $1 million and 35 pallet shelters to establish emergency temporary housing for homeless residents, with the offer set to expire November 27, 2023. The council reviewed several potential sites, including a vacant lot in Boulevard Park and a Seattle City Light-owned lot, as well as potential funding sources from city ARPA allocations across economic development and human services budgets. No action was required if the council chose not to proceed, but a motion template was provided for selecting a site and funding source if they wished to move forward.Open full document
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This agenda bill for the Burien City Council’s November 20, 2023 regular meeting summarizes events since May 30, 2023 regarding a King County offer of $1 million and 35 pallet shelters for a sanctioned homeless encampment. The document outlines potential locations for the facility, fiscal impacts of various site options, and potential funding sources from ARPA allocations. The King County offer was set to expire on November 27, 2023.