TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
|
Executive |
Lisa Maher |
425-556-2427 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
|
Executive |
Jenny Lybeck |
Sustainability Manager |
TITLE:
title
Acceptance of the Department of Commerce Climate Planning Grant Award to Support Climate Planning and Resilience Projects, in the Amount of $359,558
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City of Redmond has been awarded a Climate Planning Grant in the amount of $359,558 from the Department of Commerce. The grant scope of work includes funding for Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP) planning and implementation efforts, including community engagement, City operations decarbonization planning, technical support for code work, and grid capacity analysis.
body
☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Community Strategic Plan, Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP), Climate Vulnerability Assessment, Transportation Master Plan, Utilities Strategic Plan
• Required:
The City Council must approve grant acceptance.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
o Washington's Climate Planning Grant program is funded by the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) and helps local governments incorporate comprehensive climate change resilience and emission-reduction strategies into comprehensive plan updates.
o Grant funding for the project must be expended by June 2027.
o The City was allocated $700,000 through the Climate Planning Grant formula funds program. The City expended $340,442.08 during the 2023-2025 grant cycle. The attached grant will expend all funding allocated to the City of Redmond.
OUTCOMES:
Grant funds will advance key 2025 ESAP initiatives, supporting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase community resilience.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Community outreach will be completed through the project.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$359,558
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000264
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Grant funds
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
|
Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
|
2/24/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
|
Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
|
N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
The projects funded through the grant must be complete by June 30, 2027.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
The City will not accept grant funding if Council does not approve the grant.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Grant Agreement