2024 Neighborhood STAR Applicant Workshop
2024 Neighborhood STAR program pre-proposal workshop
History and background of the STAR program
Application eligibility requirements
Grant application process via ZoomGrants
Required attachments and project pro forma documentation
Anticipated funding timeline and review process
Evaluation criteria: public purpose, community need, and capacity
Disbursement and reimbursement grant structure
Insurance compliance requirements
Human Rights ordinance and protected classes
Labor Standards: Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) and minimum wage
Affirmative Action Plan requirements
Prevailing wage regulations for construction
Vendor Outreach Program (VOP) small business inclusion goals
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (3)
it must be for a project or a property in St Paul proper and you must be an eligible applicant
getting a $1 million policy plus an umbrella for a million... will almost always... be cheaper than trying to find a $1.5 million general liability policy
there is no exemption for nonprofit vendors or vendor with no employees or LLC
People (8)
Erin LewisProgram CoordinatorCoordinates grant rounds and application workshops.
1 quote
Coordinates grant rounds and application workshops.
“if you walk away with nothing else from this walk away with get it in at least a day or two in advance”
Advising applicants to avoid technical issues by submitting early.
MarkRisk ManagerManages city risk and insurance requirements for grantees.
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Manages city risk and insurance requirements for grantees.
“the city wants to protect itself when it's giving out money which is obviously understandable”
Explaining the rationale behind the $1.5 million general liability insurance requirement.
Nia HardmanProject ManagerManages contract execution and compliance for awarded projects.
Manages contract execution and compliance for awarded projects.
Tim ScottProject ManagerAssists with contract compliance and fund disbursement.
Assists with contract compliance and fund disbursement.
Stephanie BamerInvestigatorEnforces human rights ordinances and handles discrimination intakes.
Enforces human rights ordinances and handles discrimination intakes.
Pia YangLabor Standards InvestigatorEducates on ESST and minimum wage ordinances.
Educates on ESST and minimum wage ordinances.
YaAffirmative Action staffManages affirmative action plans for city contracts.
Manages affirmative action plans for city contracts.
Brett BeyCompliance CoordinatorOversees small business inclusion goals.
Oversees small business inclusion goals.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- 2024 Neighborhood STAR Pre-proposal Workshop
- Application deadline: May 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM