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Council weighs hiring grant writers and using GIS/owner‑rep contracting to close staffing and delivery gaps
2491688 · March 5, 2025
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Summary
Council and staff discussed a strategy to hire or contract grant writers (retainer vs per‑grant), use the AWC GIS consortium, and consider project management (owner’s‑rep) contracts to manage consultant delivery as a way to accelerate CIP and grant success.
City staff proposed a two‑part approach to increase capacity at the March 1 retreat: contract or retain experienced grant writers for targeted, high‑probability funding opportunities; and use contracted owner’s representatives or program managers to improve oversight of consultants and keep capital…
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