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Council questions mayoral signing of grants; $500,000 public works grant and $3.4 million funding noted
Summary
Councilmember Carson raised concerns that a $500,000 public works grant (with a 50% city match) had been signed by the mayor last April without prior Council review. Mayor Sharp said he would place the Local Community Projects Program grant for $153,860 on the next agenda and will facilitate SAM account setup for accessing funds including a cited $3.4 million grant.
Councilmember Carson told the meeting that a Public Works grant had been signed by Mayor Sharp last April without prior council review and approval. The minutes state: "Councilmember Carson discussed the grant signed by Mayor Sharp last April but not reviewed/approved by Councilmembers. The grant is for $500,000 with a 50% City match." Mayor Sharp responded that he would place the grant on the next agenda for council review and approval.
PW Director Olson added that another $3.4 million grant could be used to pay incoming bills but city staff were waiting for the SAM account to be set up so the monies can be accessed. Mayor Sharp said he would get the correct documents to set up the SAM account.
The minutes record these as procedural and operational items; the council did not adopt or reject either grant at this meeting, but directed follow-up steps including agenda placement and account setup. The Local Community Projects Program grant for $153,860 was specifically identified as an item to bring to the next meeting.
