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Federal Way Council approves $50,000 for Day Center after months of debate
Summary
The Federal Way City Council voted unanimously May 20 to release $50,000 in human-services grant funds to the Federal Way Day Center, after staff reported reductions in police calls and council members pushed for continued oversight while exploring longer-term shelter options.
The Federal Way City Council voted unanimously May 20 to approve a $50,000 human-services grant to the Federal Way Day Center, a nonprofit-operated daytime site that provides showers, laundry, mail services and access to health and behavioral supports.
The council’s decision followed a presentation from Leila Wilson, the city’s human services coordinator, who framed the question: "Should the city council approve the 2024 Human Services Commission grant recommendation to provide $50,000 in funding to the Federal Way Day Center?" Wilson told the council staff had placed prior recommendations on hold while the center addressed code and neighbor concerns; she reported a 16 percent reduction in police calls to the…
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