Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the Gates Foundation through the National League of Cities Institute for the Building Economic Resilience in Communities Program in the amount of $25,000.00 to support and strengthen the economic resilience of residents and communities for the period June 15, 2026 through March 31, 2027; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in the NLC Building Economic Resilience in Communities Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in the NLC Building Economic Resilience in Communities Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement with the National League of Cities Institute and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney - Not to exceed $25,000.00 - Financing: NLC Building Economic Resilience in Communities Grant Fund *In alignment with Drivers of Opportunity nexus.

Committee

Office of Housing and Community Empowerment

Requested by

Office of Housing and Community Empowerment (HCE)

Introduced

June 16, 2026

On agenda

August 25, 2026

Enactment no.

26-1277; APPROVED

Where it was heard

City Council Aug 25, 2026

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