April 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Resolution on Federal Grant Agreements for Signing Authority

Ordinance to Transfer Policy Research (PAR) and Oversight and Evaluation (O&E) from the Auditor to the City Clerk

Resolution for Cultural Responsive Water Safety and Drowning Prevention for Autistic Children

Votes (2)

Add policy resolution on water safety/drowning prevention to the agenda

PassedVoice Vote

Moved by Council Member Osman · Seconded by N/A

Pass resolution limiting authority to sign grant agreements

PassedVoice Vote

Moved by Not explicitly stated · Seconded by Not explicitly stated

Notable Quotes (2)

What we don't want to have happen is for a city staff member who is not apprised of the legal language or the implications to sign off on a grant agreement.

Anderson
Federal Grant AgreementsWarning about the risks of the current decentralized grant signing process.

We will be able to manage that through a new unit that we hope to create... to focus on special reviews, that will focus on advisory services.

Robert Timmerman
Ordinance/Departmental StructureExplaining how the audit office will maintain performance evaluation capabilities.

People (7)

Jason ChavezChair of the Committee of the Whole

Moderates the committee meeting, calls for votes, and manages speaker queues.

Robert TimmermanCity Auditor

Discusses how the Audit office will manage performance audits post-transfer.

OsmanCouncil Member

Introduced resolution for water safety and drowning prevention for autistic children.

ChowdhuryCouncil Vice Chair

Questioned the decentralization of grant signatures and the transition of O&E functions.

PayneCouncil President

Advocated for stronger language on auditor independence in the ordinance.

Places Mentioned

City Hall, MinneapolisNortheast corner of City Hall (Third Floor)

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Tuesday, April 15, 2025: Committee of the Whole Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

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Resolution limiting authority to sign off on federal grant agreements to specific high-level positions.

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Ordinance transferring Policy Research (PAR) and Oversight and Evaluation (O&E) from the Auditor to the City Clerk.

Unspecified

Resolution for cultural responsive water safety and drowning prevention for autistic children.

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April 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole - Minneapolis Recorder