Committee told council boosted community-service fund to $100,000; 21 applications received

City staff told the committee the city council increased the community service grant allocation to $100,000 and that the city received 21 applications for the program, with 19 passing staff technical review.

"The council so generously increased the community service grant allocation to $100,000," city staff member Amy Sells said, and staff explained each nonprofit may request up to $5,000. Sells clarified the committee’s role is advisory: the committee makes a recommendation that the full council will consider on Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.

Staff said the technical review confirmed the 19 eligible organizations submitted required paperwork and met program criteria. The committee will discuss individual applications and then forward a recommended funding list to the city council for final approval.