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AGENDA
Community Services Committee Regular Meeting
5:00 PM - Monday, April 16, 2018
Council Conference Room, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
1. 2018 Neighborhood Grants
a) AB - 2123 Community Services Department requests approval to fund the 2018
Neighborhood project grants in the total amount of $50,000.
2. Emerging Issues in Community Services
AB - 2123
City Council Regular Meeting - 09 Apr 2018
SUBJECT/TITLE: 2018 Neighborhood Project Grant Applications
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Community Services Committee
DEPARTMENT: Community Services
STAFF CONTACT: Drey Hicks, Neighborhood Coordinator
EXT.: 6595
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
If approved, a total of $50,000 of the $60,000 available Neighborhood Project grant dollars will be awarded to
recognized neighborhoods for a variety of different projects. The remaining Neighborhood grant funds will be
allocated towards the 2018 Mini-Grant and Event Grant cycle.
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The Neighborhood Grant Review Committee met on Thursday, March 29, 2018 to review neighborhood grant
submissions received through the 2018 Neighborhood Project Grant application. The goal of the Committee
was to determine how to best allocate our budgeted neighborhood grant funds for 2018. There were a total of
8 Neighborhood Project Grant applications, 7 of which were awarded neighborhood grant funding. A total of
$50,000 of the $60,000 available project grant dollars were awarded to recognized neighborhoods for a
variety of different projects. The remaining grant funds will be allocated towards the 2018 Mini-Grant and
Event Grant cycle.
Please find attached a summary of the Neighborhood Project Grant application process and funding decision
for each neighborhood applicant.
EXHIBITS:
A. 2018 Neighborhood Project Grant Award Decision Summary
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve funding for the selected 2018 Neighborhood Project Grantees in the total amount of $50,000.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:
TO:
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STAFF CONTACT:
SUBJECT:
April 16, 2018
Denis Law, Mayor
Renton City Council
Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator x6617
Drey Hicks, Neighborhood Programs Coordinator, X6595
2018 Neighborhood Program Grant Awardees The Neighborhood Grants Review Committee met on Thursday, March 29, 2018 to review neighborhood grant submissions received through the 2018 Neighborhood Program Project Grant application. The goal of the Committee was to determine how to best allocate our budgeted neighborhood grant funds for 2018. There was a total of 8 Neighborhood Grant applications, 7 of which were awarded neighborhood grant funding. A total of $50,000 of the $60,000 available project grant dollars were awarded to recognized neighborhoods for a variety of different projects. The remaining funds will be allocated towards the 2018 Mini-Grant and Event Grant cycle. The focus of this year’s Grant Committee was to make funding decisions based off overall community impact, the projects ability to build organizational capacity within the neighborhood, and to have an equitable distribution of grant funds throughout the entire City. Grant dollars were dispersed throughout 6 different Community Planning Areas including Benson, Cedar River, City Center, East Plateau, Kennydale, and Talbot. The scope and size of the applications received will have a tremendous positive impact for both Renton neighborhoods and the City as a whole. The Neighborhood Program will continue to promote the availability of neighborhood grant dollars, and expects the number of applications received per grant year to increase. Please find attached a summary of the Neighborhood Program Grant application process and funding decision for each neighborhood applicant. If you would like any further information, please contact myself or Drey Hicks at x6595.
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ATTACHMENT: NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM 2018 GRANT AWARD DECISION SUMMARY
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Agenda Thursday, March 29th, 2018 11:00am – 4:00pm 7th Floor, Council Chambers room 702
Review Committee Members:
•Jennifer Henning, Planning Director (CED)
•Amanda Askren, Property and Technical Services Manager (CED)
•Maryjane Van Cleave (CS)
•Carrie Nass, NRE Manager (CS)
•Jeannie Gabriel (CS)
•Donna Locher, Lead Code Compliance Inspector (CED)
•Gary Lamb, Risk Manager (HR)
•Janna Dinkelspiel (HR)
•Ed VanValey, Deputy Chief (RPD)
Summary of applications:
•8 total applications submitted
•Total requests: $62,637.83; Averager request: $7,829.73
Funding recommendations and awards:
•Available 2018 Neighborhood Project Grant Funding: $60,000
•Funding recommendations will be subject to the Grant Committee’s approval.
•When determining the amount awarded for applicants, committee members should consider theapplication content, applicant’s ability to carry out the completion of the proposed grant project, and theamount already committed to that particular area of the City (based on Community Planning Areaboundaries).
•Successful applicants will be notified by Friday, April 13th. Grant award recipients will meet withNeighborhood Program staff between April 16th and May 4th to discuss next steps in grant implementationprocess.
Grant Review Process Each applicant will give a 5-10 minute overview presentation on their project. Upon completion of the presentation, there will be a 5-10 minute Q and A session to ask any questions you may have. Upon completion of the presentations, the committee will decide to award full, partial, or no funding for each applicant. The amount awarded will be based on the projects ability to improve neighborhood livability, its ability to build organizational capacity within the neighborhood, and the total amount of grant dollars available in the 2018 grant cycle.
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When reviewing each of the applications for 2018 Neighborhood Grant funding, please consider the following: 1.Does the project build the organizational capacity of the recognized neighborhood?2.Does the project benefit the entire neighborhood as a whole?3.Does the project improve/enhance the livability of the neighborhood?4.Is the project innovative/creative?5.Does the application exhibit red flags (i.e. certain aspects of concern and/or impossible to fund due tocomponents not permissible under city code, minimal volunteer commitment)?6.If necessary, is contact with City departments properly documented (i.e. name of department staff)?7.Is the match/in-kind contribution realistic and applicable?8.Does the match contribute to the well-being of the Renton community?9.Can the project be easily maintained on an annual basis?10.Have the applicants attempted to create an accurate budget estimateOnce the committee has finalized their funding decision, neighborhoods who were awarded grant funds are then required to schedule a follow-up meeting with Neighborhood Program staff to review grant reimbursement guidelines. Depending on the type of project, you may be asked to assistance in addressing any questions or concerns that relate to the implementation and completion of any funded projects. If you have any concerns with the project, please report them to the committee during the award discussion. Thank you for volunteering your time to the Neighborhood Grant Committee. We appreciate your time and support!
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Neighborhood Organization Project Description Community
Area Award Amount Aspenwoods NW Homeowners Association A series of beautification and cleanup projects managed by the Hoquiam Avenue Neighborhood Alliance (HANA). East Plateau $9,224
Full Funding Cascade Neighborhood Association Neighborhood beautification/art project located at the intersection of 116th and 168th, the Heart of the Benson Hill and Cascade Community. Benson $6,062
Full Funding Winsper HOA Restoration of the Winsper neighborhood public access walking trail system (Phase II). Talbot $9,173
Full Funding North Renton Neighborhood Association Installation of a North Renton Neighborhood Alliance Community Bulletin Board to improve communication among North Renton residents. City Center $1,018
Full Funding MLK Baptist Church An allocation of funds towards the construction of an outdoor basketball court located at the MLK Baptist Church in the Highlands neighborhood. Highlands $0
Did not Fund Maplewood Neighborhood Association Conversion of a City owned right-of-way in to a neighborhood parklet and public meeting space. Cedar River $4,268
Full Funding Barbee Mill Homeowners Association Beautification of the May Creek public access trail located within the Barbee Mill Homeowners Association Kennydale $8,255
Full Funding LaCrosse Homeowners Association Installation of the LaCrosse Homeowners Association outdoor fitness circuit (Phase II) Kennydale $12,000
Partial
Funding
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