TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Lisa Maher, Assistant COO - Executive Department
425-556-2427
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Lauren Thompson
Grant Supervisor
TITLE:
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Delegated Contract Authority - Grant Threshold
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff will provide Council with key data, comparative practices, and threshold options to support an informed decision on establishing a grant approval limit under delegated contract authority.
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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:
The current policy results in prolonged approval timelines, missed opportunities for smaller, quick-turnaround grants, and increased administrative inefficiencies that place a disproportionate workload on staff for low-value grants.
OUTCOMES:
The City benefits from establishing a grant threshold by streamlining grant approvals, reducing administrative delays, 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:
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:
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
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Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
Date
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