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City approves $125,900 in competitive economic development grants for 2026–27
Summary
After reviewing 19 applications totaling ~$310,910, the council approved recommended competitive grant awards totaling approximately $125,900 for 2026–27 to support downtown events, small business activation and a pilot event‑listing app; the Downtown Brentwood Coalition received a modest increase for 'Santa in the Park.'
Senior Management Analyst Amy Tilley presented the recommended awards after staff and the Land Use & Development Committee reviewed 19 applications requesting roughly $310,910. The recommended package totals about $124,900; during council discussion members added a $1,000 incremental increase for the Downtown Brentwood Coalition's 'Santa in the Park' event, bringing total approved awards to $125,900.
Council members discussed criteria used by staff and LUD, including event attendance, economic impact per attendee and whether an activity aligned with the city’s economic development priorities. The council asked for clearer metrics and supported piloting a city‑wide event‑listing app (Ventry) to help centralize event promotion and drive foot traffic to a range of commercial districts.
