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Euclid council approves $102,000 grant‑writing contract with Macaulay & Company
Summary
The council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance authorizing a one‑year professional services agreement with Macaulay & Company (03/01/2026–02/28/2027) for up to $102,000 to provide grant writing and government‑relations services to the city.
Euclid's council voted Feb. 17 to authorize the mayor to enter a one‑year professional services agreement with Macaulay & Company for grant‑writing and government relations services, in an amount not to exceed $102,000.
Administration told council that Macaulay has helped the city identify and apply for grants, offering samples of awards and pending applications, and that the firm's staff costs have risen, which partially explains this year's price increase. The administration recommended renewing the contract, saying the firm has "been very helpful" in securing funding the city might otherwise miss.
Council members who spoke in favor emphasized the value of retaining continuity with a vendor that understands Euclid's priorities. Councilwoman Hanlon said she had advocated for using the firm and praised its responsiveness in time‑sensitive applications.
Details: the ordinance authorizes the mayor to sign the contract for the term 03/01/2026–02/28/2027 with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $102,000. Administration said it provided a summary of grants submitted and awards obtained but did not provide a consolidated total of grant dollars presented in council discussion.
Next steps: the administration will finalize the contract and continue using the company to pursue grant opportunities; council approved suspending rules to adopt the ordinance on an emergency basis.
