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Committee briefed on ordinance to accept roughly $47 million in external funding; majority earmarked for SDOT capital projects
Summary
Council Central staff briefed the Finance, Native Communities and Tribal Governments Committee on April 16 about Council Bill 120,970, which would authorize the acceptance of roughly $47 million in external funding and appropriate about $34 million for 2025.
Seattle City CouncilFinance, Native Communities and Tribal Governments Committee received a briefing April 16 on Council Bill 120,970, a 2025 grant-acceptance ordinance that would authorize city departments to accept approximately $47 million in outside funds and appropriate about $34 million for city spending. Edna Sysich of Council Central Staff introduced the measure and said departments are seeking authority to accept and spend multiple grants, with transportation capital projects comprising the largest share.
The council central staff memo and attachment A summarize the grants. Edin (presenter) told the committee the total acceptance amount is about $47 million while the appropriated portion in 2025 totals roughly $34 million; differences reflect multi-year grants and capital projects where departments request full acceptance but appropriate only the amount needed in the current year.
What the bill would do and notable awards
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