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Sheffield approves two‑month, $4,000 grant‑readiness assessment with consultant
Summary
Council authorized a 2‑month engagement with consultant Ashley Finkelstein at $2,000 per month to produce a grant readiness assessment, a 12‑month grant calendar and strategic recommendations; the city will own all work products at the end of the engagement.
Sheffield City Council approved a two‑month consulting engagement with Ashley Finkelstein to evaluate the city's grant readiness, identify funding opportunities, and produce a 12‑month grant calendar and strategic planning documents.
Mayor Brian Van Evener described the proposal as unsolicited but valuable, saying the assessment "gives us the opportunity to change" how the city pursues grant funding. He emphasized that "at the end of those 2 months, the city will own all of the work product" — including funding research and organizational recommendations — and that the initial engagement would not commit the city to a long‑term relationship.
Council approved the $2,000 per month contract (total $4,000) during the meeting and directed staff to add the contract language as a resolution. The consultant will work with city leadership and departments to inventory projects, assess readiness, and recommend prioritization for pursuit when opportunities arise.
