Resolution/Council Policy 049 Community Grant Policy Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY 049 COMMUNITY GRANT
POLICY TO ENHANCE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND
CRITERIA, PROMOTE ACCOUNTABILITY AND INCREASE
PROTECTIONS FOR THE CITY, AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL
POST EVENT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANT RECIPIENTS FOR
THE COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Council Policy 049 Community Grant Policy (Policy) establishes a standardized process for awarding grants to qualifying applicants for events, activities, and youth competitions and performances through the Community Grant Program; WHEREAS, the City provides such grant funds with the goal of supporting high impact events, activities, programs, community projects, and youth competitions and performances that benefit the City of Santa Clara and its residents, students, and schools; WHEREAS, the amendments to the Policy seek to encourage inclusivity and creativity by expanding the types of community events/activities and expenses eligible for funding under the Community Grant Program;
WHEREAS, the amendments to the Policy seek to enhance customer service, promote accountability, and streamline the grant process by providing clear and detailed instructions and requirements for applicants and grant recipients regarding the entire grant process, from the time of grant application submittal to post event procedures after the award of grant funds; WHEREAS, through the amended Policy, the City will continue its promotion of community engagement and service through a further streamlined Community Grant Program to support high impact events and activities that benefit the Santa Clara community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That Council Policy 049 “Community Grant Policy” attached here as Attachment 1, is hereby approved and adopted.
2. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED
AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE 3
rd DAY OF DECEMBER, 2024, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILORS:
NOES: COUNCILORS:
ABSENT: COUNCILORS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:
ATTEST: ______________________________
NORA PIMENTEL, MMC
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Attachment incorporated by reference:
1. Council Policy 049 Community Grant Policy