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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Chris Ragona, Community Development Manager
DATE: January 17, 2022
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving of the 2022 Quality of Life in the Amount of $888,000
PURPOSE:
To approve the 2022 Quality of Life Grants by resolution. This approval is necessary in order to award and process 2022 grants.
BACKGROUND:
The Quality of Life Grant (QOL) application process opened on October 15, 2021 and closed on November 15, 2021 with thirty-eight (38) applications requesting a total of $1.7 million dollars. City staff reviewed each application to focus on the following criteria:
-Completeness and quality of the application
-Budget including sources and uses
-Grant management experience
-Ability to operate or carry on project with a reduced amount of funds
-Performance metrics
-Duplication of services
-Ability to serve Aurora residents
After a review of each application, City staff organized projects by the requested amount, funding available, and quality of applications. A total of thirty-five applications is recommended for 2022 Quality of Life funding with two projects recommended for a small sponsorship. Although not recommended for Quality of Life funding, two of the three remaining applications were recommended COVID-relief funding (CDBG-CV and local account funds), and the remaining application has been recommended for denial due to its activity ineligibility which was contingent upon its receipt of 2022 Quality of Life and CDBG funds. A brief summary of each application received, the funding requested, and funding recommendations has been attached (Attachment A). Information related to each applicant's agency background together with their project proposal description has also been included (Attachment B). Each funded agency, with the exception of sponsorships, will be required to submit quarterly reports and sign a contract in order to receive payments. Failure to submit quarterly reports and a demonstration of direc...
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