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Council reviews proposed redesign of neighborhood grants to prioritize safety; staff to return with details in November
Summary
Staff proposed tightening the Neighborhood Grant program to emphasize neighborhood safety, connectivity and collaborative projects. Council asked staff to pause the current application window, confirm allowed uses against the original funding source and return with a finalized program for November.
City staff presented updates to the Neighborhood Grant Program that would refocus awards from general beautification to projects tied to safety, connectivity, and shared neighborhood responsibility. The proposal would keep the total annual city allocation at $20,000 but change the application cycle to one annual round (applications due in the fall with awards announced in February) and require applicants to be registered HOAs or community associations in good standing.
Eligible project examples in the staff…
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