Title
Approval of 2018 Neighborhood Matching Grant Proposals
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve Neighborhood Matching Grant (NMG) proposals listed in the attached Review Team Recommendation. Final funding is contingent on negotiation of agreements with recognized neighborhood associations to complete each project in 2018, or 2019 if a project is located in a public right-of-way.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve funding for six (6) neighborhood matching grants.
Staff Contact:
Katie Pruit, Associate Planner, Community Planning & Development, 360.570.3746
Presenter(s):
Clark Gilman, Councilmember and Neighborhood Matching Grant Review Team Chair
Katie Pruit, Associate Planner and Neighborhood Liaison
Background and Analysis:
The Neighborhood Matching Grant program helps the City of Olympia Recognized Neighborhood Associations (RNAs) fund community-driven projects.
When the program was established, the Olympia City Council stated 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."
In 2016, staff reviewed the scope of the program to ensure compliance with Parks and Public Works development standards and overall compliance with federal labor standards. This review found that projects on City-owned property require extensive staff support and legal review to ensure compliance with City policies, standards and other applicable requirements. Therefore, pre-approval from affected departments is required. All proposals recommended for fun...
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