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Auburn council adopts agreement to allow DSHS respite-care payments for recreation fees

Auburn City Council · November 4, 2025
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Summary

The council approved Resolution 5869 authorizing the mayor or designee to execute an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services that enables payments toward recreation program fees for participants unable to pay. The resolution passed by voice vote.

The Auburn City Council adopted Resolution 5869 on Nov. 3 authorizing the mayor or the mayor’s designee to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to allow DSHS respite-care payments to be used for recreation program fees for participants who cannot otherwise pay.

Council member Clinton Taylor moved to adopt the resolution and Council member Baldwin seconded. Clinton Taylor explained the resolution would "authorize the mayor or her designee to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Department of Social Health and Services to allow payments toward recreation program fees for participants who are unable to pay." The resolution passed by voice vote; the transcript does not record a roll-call tally.

The item was presented as an administrative interlocal agreement enabling recreation access for participants receiving DSHS respite payments; no budgetary figures were discussed at the meeting.