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Council approves CARES staffing expansion and ART grant to support outreach and reduce 911 calls
Summary
Council authorized two agreements to expand CARES staffing: an Association of Washington Cities grant reimbursing up to $111,001.78 to make the CARES position full time and an interlocal amendment with Olympia funding a full‑time CARES specialist. Staff reported CARES made 55 referrals through October and reduced repeat 911 calls for some clients.
Tumwater council authorized agreements to boost staffing for the CARES (Community Assistance Referral and Education Services) program and the city’s alternative response efforts.
Association of Washington Cities grant: staff said the ART grant would reimburse the city up to $111,001.78…
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