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Council approves three‑year economic development grant to Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative, council calls for future metrics
Summary
The City Council approved a three‑year economic development grant to the Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative (HEI) with a 4–1 vote; several council members supported the funding but asked staff to require performance metrics going forward.
The City Council voted 4–1 on April 22 to adopt Resolution 57‑2025, authorizing an economic development grant agreement with the Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative (HEI). The council approved an initial award and follow‑on funding to expand HEI programming and to evaluate performance over a three‑year pilot period.
Economic development staff explained the structure: HEI previously received smaller nonprofit operating support. The proposed agreement would provide $8,000 in the initial year in…
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