Fiscal Note
Sufficient funds ($30,000) are available in the 2013 Planning Division Operating Budget to cover the recommended grant amounts that total $26,069, plus a $3,931 set aside for design assistance and maintenance reserves, for a total of $30,000.
Title
Approving the 2013 Neighborhood Grant Program recommendations made by the Staff Review Team and authorizing the Planning Division Director, Finance Director and City Attorney to execute grant agreements on behalf of the City.
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WHEREAS the Neighborhood Grant Program provides funds to neighborhood organizations for activities that promote strong neighborhoods, and includes grants for Community Enhancement projects and Neighborhood Leadership and Capacity-Building activities; and
WHEREAS nine (9) eligible grant applications were submitted requesting a total of $45,973; and
WHEREAS a Planning Division Staff Review Team convened to review applications and make recommendations for funding (including conditions to be included in the grant agreements); and
WHEREAS the Planning Division Staff Review Team recommends awarding six (6) grants totaling $26,069, as well as setting aside $3,931 for maintenance reserves, for a total budget of $30,000. A copy of said recommendations that are attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council hereby approves the 2013 Neighborhood Grant Program recommendations and conditions made by the Staff Review Team and authorizes the Planning Division Director, Finance Director and City Attorney to execute grant agreements on behalf of the City.