Set rules for distributing Environmental Community Investment Agreement grants

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In Plain English

The city received grant money through an Environmental Community Investment Agreement but needs rules for how to distribute it. Staff proposes 2 categories: larger grants that require city council approval and smaller community mini-grants. If approved, the city begins accepting applications for the 2017-18 budget year.

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Votes

Accept staff recommendations and re-address award criteria for Category 3 when staff returns to the Council to review the ECIA budget at a future meeting

Passed

7 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously approved a framework for distributing Environmental Community Investment Agreement grant money to local projects. The system will have two types of grants: larger ones requiring council approval and smaller community mini-grants with a simpler process. This opens the door for residents and organizations to apply for environmental funding starting with the 2017-18 budget year. The council also decided to revisit the criteria for one grant category when staff returns with the full budget details at a future meeting.

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