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Council votes 5-0 to split $4,000 between Senior Center and We Love Rainier
Summary
After debate about application completeness and community impact, the Rainier City Council voted unanimously to award $2,000 each to the Senior Center and We Love Rainier from the city's nonprofit donation budget line; members left $1,000 unallocated for future requests.
The council reviewed two grant requests from local nonprofits for money budgeted under an annual donation line. Tammy Justice said the city had budgeted $5,000 for nonprofit donations this year and that both the Senior Center and We Love Rainier had requested $3,000 each.
Council discussion focused on application completeness and mission: one member said the Senior Center's paperwork was "not very thorough," while others emphasized the organizations' community value and volunteer nature. Councilmember Ron moved to split the allocated funds and give $2,000 to each organization; the motion carried on a voice vote, "Motion passed 5 0." The council noted $1,000 remains available in the budget should another qualified group apply.
