Drafter

Clerk 11/07/2018

Title

A MOTION nominating Vashon Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness as an in-need organization under WAC 468-300-010.

Body

                     WHEREAS, in the Washington Administrative Code, WAC 468-300-010 provides for qualifying in-need organizations to receive discounted rates for transportation on Washington State Ferries, and

                     WHEREAS, qualifying in-need organizations must be nominated by the local body that appoints state Ferry Advisory Committees, and

                     WHEREAS, the Washington state Transportation Commission reviews the nominations to certify that organizations qualify, and

                     WHEREAS, Vashon Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness has applied to be considered an in-need organization, and

                     WHEREAS, the Vashon Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Vashon, Washington, and

                     WHEREAS, Vashon Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness’s mission is to identify and respond to the needs of those who are homeless or are risk of becoming homeless, and

                     WHEREAS, Vashon Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness provides low-income social services, including providing help with transportation costs for low-income individuals;

                     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:

                     Vashon Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness is nominated to the Washington state Transportation Commission as an in-need organization under WAC 468-300-010.