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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 6.B.
For Meeting of: July 6, 2021
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of hiring a grant writer for the City of Yakima
SUBMITTED BY: Bob Harrison, City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
A City Grant Writer position job description has been developed to enhance the City's ability to
pursue grants and other similar funding sources, thereby increasing the City's capacity to fund
new and existing projects and programs.
The position will support all City departments and divisions by researching, writing, developing,
monitoring and assisting with the execution of federal, state, local and foundation grant proposals
for the City of Yakima. The position will also work directly with outside stakeholders to support and
enhance grant procurement, compliance and community partnerships.
The Chief Examiner has completed an internal and external review of the position and salary
survey, and it is recommended the position be allocated to pay code 20.0 ($26.95-$32.39 per
hour). This salary range is equal with several other City classifications holding similar levels of
independence, authority, and responsibility such as the Economic & Community Affairs Specialist
and the Economic Development Assistant.
The grant writer position will be funded through existing general fund savings through the balance
of the year.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOM M ENDAT ION:
Direct staff to hire a grant writer
ATTACHMENTS:
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D Grant writer position cotter memo 7/1/2021 Cotter Memo
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MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Bob Harrison, City Manager
Date: July 1, 2021
RE: Grant writer position
As discussed at the June 15 regular business meeting, the City has developed and Civil Service
has approved the Grant Writer position classification, and we would like to proceed with the
hiring of a grant writer. There are many opportunities at the federal and state level for grants
that we should be applying for but don't have the capacity or organizational expertise to
effectively apply for and win these grant awards. There is also the opportunity to explore
foundations that can provide grants. Additionally, this position will work with our non-profit
partners and provide technical assistance/guidance as they seek grant opportunities.
The pay range for the position is $26.95 to $32.39 per hour. Projecting the financial impact
using a September 1, 2021 start date, it is anticipated this cost will be approximately$30,000 for
the balance of the year. This position will be funded through existing general fund savings.