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File #: CM 25-653   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Presented
File created: 11/25/2025 In control: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
On agenda: 12/9/2025 Final action: 12/9/2025
Title: Citywide Grant Program Update
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo

TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications

FROM: Mayor Angela Birney

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):

Executive

Lisa Maher, Deputy Director of Executive Department

425-556-2427

 

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

Executive

Lauren Thompson

Grant Supervisor

 

 

TITLE:

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Citywide Grant Program Update

 

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

recommendation

Staff will provide Council with a citywide Grant Program update. This will include an overview of the enhanced governance, improved processes, and new tools to increase efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

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  Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached

 

 

REQUESTED ACTION:

 

  Receive Information                                            Provide Direction                                            Approve

 

 

REQUEST RATIONALE:

 

                     Relevant Plans/Policies:

N/A

                     Required:

N/A

                     Council Request:

N/A

                     Other Key Facts:

N/A

 

 

OUTCOMES:

The City benefits from this work through greater efficiency, transparency, and accountability in grant management. Desired outcomes include increased grant revenue, reduced administrative burden, faster execution of smaller grants, and better coordination across departments and with regional partners. Ultimately, these improvements position the City to pursue more competitive funding opportunities while ensuring proper oversight and responsible use of resources.

 

 

 

COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

 

                     Timeline (previous or planned):

N/A

                     Outreach Methods and Results:

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                     Feedback Summary:

N/A

 

 

BUDGET IMPACT:

 

Total Cost:

None

 

Approved in current biennial budget:                                            Yes                                            No                                            N/A

 

Budget Offer Number:

0000304

 

Budget Priority:

Vibrant & Connected

 

Other budget impacts or additional costs:                       Yes                                            No                                            N/A

If yes, explain:

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Funding source(s):

N/A

 

Budget/Funding Constraints:

N/A

 

  Additional budget details attached

 

 

COUNCIL REVIEW:

 

Previous Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

N/A

Item has not been presented to Council

N/A

 

Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

N/A

None proposed at this time

N/A

 

Time Constraints:

N/A

 

 

ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:

N/A

 

 

ATTACHMENTS:

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