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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:
title
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:
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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):
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* Outreach Methods and Results:
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* Feedback Summary:
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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):
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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
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