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City proposes accelerated 'spend down' contracts for $3.4M eviction-prevention portfolio; council seeks clarity on eligibility and rollout

2083474 · January 7, 2025
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City staff asked for permission to contract with SNAP, Catholic Charities and Transitions to accelerate spend-down of $3.4 million in eviction-prevention funds; staff said $600,000 in administrative fees was eligible and that funds must be spent Jan. 1–June 30, 2025 or returned to the state.

City staff briefed the Spokane City Council on Jan. 6 seeking authority to enter contracts with SNAP, Catholic Charities and Transitions to accelerate the spend-down of eviction-prevention funds managed by the city under a Commerce program.

Carrie Cedarquist said the original portfolio totaled $3,400,000 and was granted to three subcontractors; slow spend-down prompted recapture and reallocation discussions. She said the city identified an additional $600,000 eligible to cover administrative fees. Staff said the target period for the…

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