Resolution 17-002 Grant Administration CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION 17-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
SETTING FORTH THE SCOPE OF AUTHORITY OF THE CITY MANAGER REGARDING
APPLYING FOR AND ADMINISTERING GRANTS RECEIVED BY THE CITY,AND OTHER
MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, in the council-manager form of government,the City Manager has the responsibility
for the general administrative functions of a city, which he/she may then further delegate to subordinate
staff; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35A.11.020, the City Council has the authority to "organize and
regulate its internal affairs within the provisions of this title and its charter, if any; and to define the
functions, powers, and duties of its officers and employees..."; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to SVMC 2.15.020, the City Manager's powers and duties are listed,
including SVMC 2.15.020(A), which states that the City Manager shall "[s]erve as chief executive and
administrative officer of the City, supervising, administering, and coordinating the activities and functions
of the various City offices and departments as established by the City's ordinances and the policies of the
city council"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to clarify the City Manager's authority regarding grants
received by the City, including authority to legally bind the City regarding grant reimbursement requests,
and to apply for certain grants without prior authority of the City Council; and
WHEREAS,federal granting agencies,both directly and through the state of Washington and other
pass-through entities, authorize funding to the City for various projects; and
WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations, 2 CFR 200.415(a) has been revised to ensure that
final fiscal reports or vouchers requesting payment under federal agreements shall include a certification
signed by an official who is authorized to legally bind the non-federal agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington as follows:
SECTION 1. Scope of City Manager Authority To Apply For State And Federal Grants.
A.The City Manager is authorized to apply for and accept any grant on behalf of the City for City purposes
that is less than $25,000.
B. The City Manager shall obtain prior approval from the City Council to apply for any grant of$25,000
or more. For any grant for which the City Council has given prior approval to apply for,the City Manager
shall have authority to execute any agreement with the granting agency to contractually obligate the City
to receive the funds.
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C.The City Manager is authorized to execute any amendment to a grant agreement with the granting agency
which does not exceed 15%of the original grant amount,or$200,000,whichever is less,pursuant to SVMC
3.35.010(A).
SECTION 2. Scope of City Manager Authority to Administer State and Federal Grants.
The City Manager or designee is authorized to administer all aspects of the City's state and federal grant
program, including legally binding the City with regard to reimbursement requests, delegating authority
pursuant to 2 CFR 200.415(a), and signing certifications for annual and final fiscal reports or vouchers
requesting payment for grant funded projects.
SECTION 3. Effective Date.This Resolution shall be in full force and effective upon adoption.
Adopted this 24th day of January, 2017.
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