TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
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:
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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, including the recommended process to include council for grants that meet the exception criteria.
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? 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, Administ...
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