City Politics

Dear City Attorney, City Council and Mayor It has come to my attention that one or more applicants in the recent competitive grant process did not meet the mandatory submission requirements outlined in the city’s Request for Proposals. Specifically, the RFP required that all proposals: Identify the zoning of the proposed location and demonstrate consistency with allowed uses; Include signed documentation from the property owner if the applicant did not have possession or control of…

The Request for Proposals clearly states that applicants “must” identify the zoning of any proposed location, provide signed documentation from the landowner if they do not have possession or control of the property, and describe a clear pathway to obtaining all required approvals, permits, or variances. These are mandatory submission requirements, not optional guidelines. Failure to meet any of these conditions renders an application incomplete and noncompliant under the stated terms of the RFP. Allowing…

The City offered a $1.2 million competitive grant for a homeless project. This grant came with a detailed set of rules and procedures designed to ensure a fair and transparent process, one free from favoritism and bias. The grant was ultimately awarded to Pathway to Stability, but this decision has sparked backlash and serious concerns regarding how the process was handled. Among the issues that have raised red flags: Lack of a secured location:The grant…