April 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole
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
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Votes (2)
Add policy resolution on water safety/drowning prevention to the agenda
Moved by Council Member Osman · Seconded by N/A
Pass resolution limiting authority to sign grant agreements
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.
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.
People (7)
Jason ChavezChair of the Committee of the WholeModerates the committee meeting, calls for votes, and manages speaker queues.
Moderates the committee meeting, calls for votes, and manages speaker queues.
AndersonCity AttorneyAdvises on grant signing authority and charter-based legislative department structure.
1 quote
Advises on grant signing authority and charter-based legislative department structure.
“What this resolution does is essentially has this body revoking the delegated authority to sign off on grant agreements other than for specific positions.”
Explaining the intent to tighten control over federal grant sign-offs.
Casey CarlCity ClerkPresenting the transfer of functions between the Auditor's office and the Clerk's office.
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Presenting the transfer of functions between the Auditor's office and the Clerk's office.
“The recommended transfer would actually expand and enhance the types and the levels of service and the support offered to the city council.”
Justifying the transfer of PAR and O&E units to the Clerk's office.
Robert TimmermanCity AuditorDiscusses how the Audit office will manage performance audits post-transfer.
Discusses how the Audit office will manage performance audits post-transfer.
OsmanCouncil MemberIntroduced resolution for water safety and drowning prevention for autistic children.
Introduced resolution for water safety and drowning prevention for autistic children.
ChowdhuryCouncil Vice ChairQuestioned the decentralization of grant signatures and the transition of O&E functions.
Questioned the decentralization of grant signatures and the transition of O&E functions.
PayneCouncil PresidentAdvocated for stronger language on auditor independence in the ordinance.
Advocated for stronger language on auditor independence in the ordinance.
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Events & Meetings (1)
- Tuesday, April 15, 2025: Committee of the Whole Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Resolution limiting authority to sign off on federal grant agreements to specific high-level positions.
Ordinance transferring 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.