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2024 Neighborhood STAR Applicant Workshop

St. Paul City CouncilSunday, March 16, 2025
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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

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Notable Quotes (3)

it must be for a project or a property in St Paul proper and you must be an eligible applicant

— Erin Lewis
EligibilityExplaining fundamental eligibility criteria.

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

— Mark
InsuranceAdvice on satisfying the city's $1.5M insurance coverage requirement efficiently.

there is no exemption for nonprofit vendors or vendor with no employees or LLC

— Ya
ComplianceClarifying that all recipients of $50k+ must have an Affirmative Action plan.

People (8)

Erin LewisProgram Coordinator

Coordinates grant rounds and application workshops.

1 quote

“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 Manager

Manages city risk and insurance requirements for grantees.

1 quote

“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 Manager

Manages contract execution and compliance for awarded projects.

Tim ScottProject Manager

Assists with contract compliance and fund disbursement.

Stephanie BamerInvestigator

Enforces human rights ordinances and handles discrimination intakes.

Pia YangLabor Standards Investigator

Educates on ESST and minimum wage ordinances.

YaAffirmative Action staff

Manages affirmative action plans for city contracts.

Brett BeyCompliance Coordinator

Oversees small business inclusion goals.

Places Mentioned

St. Paul, MinnesotaRiverCenterSt. Paul Public Libraries

Events & Meetings (2)

  • 2024 Neighborhood STAR Pre-proposal Workshop
  • Application deadline: May 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM
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