Legislation Details

File #: CM 26-337   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Approved for Study Session
File created: 5/19/2026 In control: Internal Committee - 3P
On agenda: 5/26/2026 Final action: 5/26/2026
Title: Grant Threshold
Attachments: 1. Attachment A: Presentation, 2. Attachment B: Grant Threshold Council Q A Matrix_
TO: Internal Committee - 3P
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Lisa Maher, Assistant Chief Operating Officer
425-556-2427

DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Zach Houvener
Deputy - Equity & Strategic Services
Executive
Lauren Thompson
Grant Supervisor
Executive
Amanda LaSala
Grant Coordinator
Finance
Jeanette St. Paul
Capital and Grant Analyst


TITLE:
title
Grant Threshold


OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City Grants Team will provide Council with current challenges, key safeguards, and a recommendation to support the decision to establish a grant approval limit under delegated contract authority.
body

? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached


REQUESTED ACTION:

? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve


REQUEST RATIONALE:

* Relevant Plans/Policies:
City of Redmond Grant Management Policy and Procedures
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
February 10, 2026 - Committee of the Whole
* Other Key Facts:
N/A


OUTCOMES:
The City benefits from establishing a grant threshold by streamlining grant approvals, reducing administrative costs, and ensuring timely access to funding opportunities while maintaining transparency and oversight.


COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

* Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
* Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
* Feedback Summary:
N/A


BUDGET IMPACT:

Total Cost:
N/A

Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A

Budget Offer Number:
0000304

Budget Priority:
Strategic & Responsive

Other budget impacts or additional costs: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A

Funding source(s):
N/A

Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A

? Additional budget details attached


COUNCIL REVIEW:

Previous Contact(s)
Date
Meeting
Requested Action
12/9/2025
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
Receive Information
2/10/2026
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
Provide Dire...

Click here for full text