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City of Spokane
Community Update
Oct. 25, 2022
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Walking with Woodward
Business leaders made a visit to Houston to learn about how the city has become a model for getting individuals rehoused.
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Regional Agencies Partner for Emergency Homeless Response
Mayor Nadine Woodward, County Commissioner Mary Kuney, Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich and Assistant Spokane Police Chief Justin Lundgren gathered today to announce plans to address homelessness. You can watch the complete news conference here.
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Tell Us What You Know About Stormwater Runoff!
The City's Wastewater Department needs your help! Complete this survey by Monday, Oct. 31 to help contribute to community education about stormwater management.
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S.A.F.E. Fall Family Fest
Country music star Chris Young will headline the S.A.F.E. Fall Family Fest event at the Spokane Pavilion in Riverfront Park! This event is free and tickets and limited. S.A.F.E. (Spokane Alliance for Fentanyl Education) is hosting this free family event with live music, food trucks, and activities for all ages. Reserve your ticket today.
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South Logan Transit-Oriented Development
The South Logan TOD StoryMap was just launched online, and the community is invited to learn more! The StoryMap provides interactive information through a variety of mediums such as maps, videos, and images along with narrative text. Learn about the South Logan TOD Project, as well as the history of the Logan Neighborhood, the Spokane Transit Authority City Line route, and how to share your feedback.
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Notice of Intent of Award Sole Source
The City of Spokane intends to grant sole source funding to the Habitat for Humanity, 1805 E Trent Ave, Spokane, WA 99202 to provide the following:
Habitat for Humanity
Down payment – Shared Equity Program
For COVID-19 Relief
This project is solely funded by funds received through the United States Department of Treasury under the American Rescue Plan (ARP)/Coronavirus State and Local fiscal Recovery Fund (CSLFRF) – CFDA number 21.027. Firms who believe they can compete for this requirement are required to submit via email a brief statement of their intent to compete. The statement and other questions regarding this funding should be directed to Makayla Sauve, ARPA Coordinator by Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. The City does not guarantee that organizations responding to this notice will be rendered a request to tender an offer for this procurement. In addition, the City of Spokane does not guarantee that any solicitation will occur for this procurement, but reserves the right to solicit proposals.
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Council Recap
Council President Breean Beggs recaps the Monday, Oct. 24, Spokane City Council meeting.
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Construction Zone
Alert! West lanes of Monroe St. between Summit Blvd. and Boone are currently scheduled to be paved on Monday, Oct. 31. This will cause very limited access to the area from Monroe St. Please use designated detours. The project is expected to be completed about a week after paving.
Stay up to date with our Obstruction Notice.
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WA COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund
If you’re an immigrant living in Washington State, you aren’t eligible for federal stimulus funds or unemployment insurance due to your immigration status, and you’ve experienced hard times because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you can apply for the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund. If your application is approved, you could receive a payment of at least $1,000.
The application is due Monday, Nov. 14.
To apply, visit www.immigrantreliefwa.org. If you need help with your application, you can contact one of the community organizations listed on the website, or contact APIC Spokane at 509-990-9207 or WIRF.apicspokane@gmail.com.
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Funding Opportunity: Employment Support in the Arts
The City of Spokane is announcing a Notice of Funding Availability for Employment Support in the Arts. This grant award is solely funded by United States Department of Treasury under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) / Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) – (CFDA 21.027). Funds shall be used to assist artists and art oriented creative businesses/organizations impacted by COVID-19.
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Lithium Battery Safety
Lithium batteries are found in many common household items like smart phones, laptops, watches, lawn and power tools because they provide a significant amount of energy and are rechargeable. Make sure to dispose of lithium batteries safely, they can cause fires. Here are some disposal tips:
- Batteries can be dropped off for free at the Household Hazardous Waste to Energy Facility.
- Place your batteries in a clear plastic bag on top of your blue recycling cart on your designated recycling day.
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City of Spokane Jobs
The City of Spokane is hiring! The classifications opening for recruitment this week are:
For a full list of job openings with the City of Spokane click here.
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Coronavirus Information
COVID-19 Vaccines
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COVID-19 Testing Sites
Drive-up and walk-up COVID-19 testing sites are open to the community. These testing sites offer free testing and are open to anyone who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or has recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
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Need Mental Health Help?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9-8-8
Contact 24/7: Frontier Crisis Line (877) 266-1818
Contact or Walk-In: Inland Northwest Behavioral Health (509) 992-1888
CHAS Health: (509) 444-8200
Excelsior Wellness Center: (509) 559-3100
Request Online Appointment
Help for children, adults and families is available via telehealth.
Teen Text and Chat Line: 844-814-TEEN (8336)
Free confidential safe place service available to any teen or young adult.
Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255
Need Resources?
Call Washington 211 at 2-1-1 or (877) 211-9274 to speak to a local agent
Text your Zip Code to 898211 or email ew211@incontactmail.com
Apply for basic food assistance over the phone!
Access to resources online at: wa211.org
Sign up for their Newsletter!
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Domestic Violence and
Child Abuse Prevention Resources
Prevention at Home Video Series
Trauma Recovery Services
Lutheran Community Services: (509) 747-8224
Intensive Behavioral Health, Victim Advocacy and Foster Care, are available.
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Resident Assistance
The impacts of COVID have created hardships for people in many ways. The City continues to connect residents with available and eligible resources.
Utility Assistance
There are Resident Assistance programs for emergency help to pay for City utility bills, which include charges for water, wastewater, stormwater and garbage collection. Interest-free payment plans are also available for residential and commercial customers.
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Rent Assistance
Due to a large volume of applications, emergency rent assistance application portals have paused accepting applications from city residents seeking rental assistance who do not have a current eviction notice.
The City continues to work with the Washington State Department of Commerce to identify potential new sources of emergency rent assistance funds for Spokane City tenants and landlords, but a timeline for re-opening the portals for members of the general public (LiveStories), households with children (Family Promise of Spokane), and members of the African-American and BIPOC community (Carl Maxey Center) is unclear.
City of Spokane residents with a current eviction notice still may receive assistance through the ERAP 2.0 program. In order to determine eligibility and the process for doing so, reach out to one of the City’s two Dispute Resolution Centers that are managing the local Eviction Resolution Pilot Program.
Overall, the two-year emergency rent assistance program has distributed about $33 million to more than 6,000 households.
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Spokane Rewards. Spokane Solves. Spokane Gives
The City of Spokane is a great place to combine community support with expertise. There are more than 30 boards, commissions and committees made up of volunteers who help shape our community. If you have one day a year, or one day a week, there is an opportunity for you. Pick your passion and get involved!
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SCRAPS (Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service)
SCRAPS is looking for volunteers. Here are the current openings:
Dog & Cat Socializer - A dog and/or cat Socializer comes to SCRAPS and pets, loves and interacts with SCRAPS critters, in order to provide a positive quality of life while they are in between families.
Information Booth Volunteer - The Information Booth Volunteer greets the community as they come to SCRAPS and answers questions about the organization and the adoption policies and process.
Kennel Assistant - The Kennel Assistant Volunteer arrives with the morning staff and assists with feeding the animals, cleaning out the kennels, and other duties assisting the Kennel Technicians prepare the kennel for the day.
Outreach Volunteer - An outreach volunteer is in place for community events that SCRAPS attends. An outreach volunteer should be able to engage the public in conversation and tell them about SCRAPS and the services we provide. Most of the time, at outreach, there is an adoptable dog and/or cat that the volunteer will be responsible for.
Animal Fosters - Sick, injured, pregnant, nursing, or stressed animals do not stay at SCRAPS. Foster volunteers are special people! They make sure animals have the time and love they need along with a warm home and a full bowl.
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Autumn Adventures: Free Looff Carrousel
Enjoy a free ride on the historic Looff Carrousel in Riverfront Park! Simply stop by the TDS Fiber booth (located in front of the Looff Carrousel building) on Saturday, Oct. 29, 12 - 4 p.m., to pick up your free ticket. While you are there, learn about TDS and how they are bringing their all Fiber Network to your neighborhood.
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On the Bright Side
If you are headed to the Waste to Energy Facility this month make sure to cast your vote in the employee jack-o-lantern contest!
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