Title
Approval of 2015 Neighborhood Matching Grant Allocation
Recommended Action
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve Neighborhood Matching Grant Amounts as follows, contingent on negotiation of agreements with respective neighborhood associations to complete each project in 2015:
Bigelow Neighborhood Association (NA): $2,718 (2 grants)
Bigelow Highlands NA: $1,250 (2 grants)
Carlyon/North NA: $3,700 (1 grant)
Downtown NA: $2,920 (1 grant)
Eastside NA: $500 (1 grant)
Goldcrest NA: $3,000 (1 grant)
Merryman Place NA: $1,350 (1 grant)
Northeast NA: $3,331 (4 grants)
South Capitol NA: $227 (1 grant)
Upper Eastside NA: $4,000 (1 grant)
TOTAL: $22,996
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve recommended funding for 2015 matching grants for 10 Recognized Neighborhood Associations.
Staff Contact:
Michelle Sadlier, Neighborhood Liaison, Community Planning & Development (CPD), 360.753.8031
Presenter(s):
Michelle Sadlier, Neighborhood Liaison
Background and Analysis:
The Neighborhood Matching Grant program helps Olympians help themselves by providing matching funds for community projects.
When the program was established, the Olympia City Council stated that its goal is "to encourage projects that foster civic pride, enhance and beautify neighborhoods, expand citizen involvement, and promote the interests of the Olympia community. To accomplish this goal, the Olympia City Council will make available grant funds to Recognized Neighborhood Associations up to a 50/50 matching basis. The City Council firmly believes that community participation and commitment to accomplish improvements within our City are mutually beneficial to all Olympia residents."
For 2015, the City Council approved a budget of up to $23,000.00 to be used for the Neighborhood Matching Grant program. All Recognized Neighborhood Associations (RNAs) in good standing were invited to apply for grant funds. The deadline for submittal was March 9, 20...
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