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Chaffee council hires grant writer to pursue COPS Hiring Grant; $6,450 contract approved
Summary
Council approved a $6,450 contract with Dr. RaeAnne Protzel to prepare and submit an application for a COPS Hiring Grant with a potential award up to $500,000; the motion was moved by Eric Seyer and seconded by Mark Perkins and carried unanimously.
The Chaffee City Council approved a contract for grant-writing services at its July 20 meeting to pursue a COPS Hiring Grant. City Administrator Lee Horton asked the council to approve services identified by Police Chief Sullivan; the minutes state there is "a COPS Hiring Grant opportunity with a potential award of up to $500,000.00." Chief Sullivan requested a proposal from Dr. RaeAnne Protzel to prepare and submit the application for $6,450.
Councilmember Eric Seyer moved to hire Dr. Protzel for $6,450; Mark Perkins seconded the motion and the council voted unanimously to approve the contract. The minutes do not record additional contract terms, deadlines or reporting requirements beyond the contract amount and the authorization to proceed.
According to the minutes, the potential grant award could significantly increase the police hiring resources available if awarded, but approval of the writing contract does not guarantee award of the grant; the city will proceed with application preparation under the authorized contract.
