HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Policy No. 114 - Grant Review Policy - Amended August 15 2023 CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AMENDED: August 15, 2023 ADOPTED: February 13, 2001
POLICY # 114 TITLE: Grant Review Policy
Purpose
Funds from federal, state, local, and private sources are important resources that need to be
included in the City's financial plan. The following policy provides a framework for City-wide
coordination of grant activities among departments, and an opportunity to determine the
immediate and long-term financial consequences of accepting funding. This policy shall
cover all departments of City government.
Policy
The City Manager's Office will act as a clearinghouse for all grant applications. Any City
department intending to apply for funding from federal, state, local, or private sources shall
obtain approval from the City Manager's Office in advance of filing any grant application.
Procedure
I. The City Manager's Office will review grant applications prior to submittal to ensure that
proposals are coordinated with the City's existing programs, ensure that administrative
reporting and evaluation requirements are adequately addressed by the requesting
department, and evaluate the immediate and long-term financial consequences of the
proposal. The City Manager's Office may request additional information or presentations
from the requesting department.
II. After reviewing the department's request, the City Manager may, at his or her discretion,
decide whether to approve the solicitation of outside funding. On a periodic basis, the City
Manager or designee will inform the City Council of any decisions approving solicitations
of outside funding. On a case-by-case basis, the City Manager may also choose to refer
an individual grant funding request to City Council for consideration.
III. For those grant proposals of outside funding that are approved, the City Manager shall
additionally determine at his/her discretion whether the grant or private funding request is
best authored by City Staff or by other sources to include professional outside grant writers
by the City Manager. If the decision is made to employ a private grant writer, written
authorization will be sent from the City Manager or designee to the outside grant writer so
as to begin the grant application process. The City Manager shall approve all grant
applications.
Related Policy References
Prior Policy Amendments:
February 13, 2001 (Resolution 2001-17)
June 11, 2013 (Revised – No Resolution – Refer to Meeting Minutes)
October 8, 2013 (Resolution No. 2013-147)
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AMENDED: August 15, 2023 ADOPTED: February 13, 2001
POLICY # 114 TITLE: Grant Review Policy
October 18, 2016 (Resolution No. 2016-168)