TO: Members of the City Council
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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Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Grant Threshold
a. Resolution No. 1630: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Resolution No. 1503, to Add the Grant Contract Threshold and Authority
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City Grants Team requests Council's approval to establish a grant approval limit under delegated contract authority, clear exception criteria, and a process to notify Council about grants that fall below the threshold and meet 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:
Council approval is required for adoption of a resolution.
* Council Request:
February 10, 2026 - Committee of the Whole
* Other Key Facts:
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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):
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* Outreach Methods and Results:
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* Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
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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:
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Funding source(s):
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