SECA COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Review and approve the 2027 SECA Grant Fund Application Timeline and Process
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DEPARTMENT: Community Services
SUBMITTED BY: Jake Fiedler, Special Events Coordinator
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
CY27 SECA Grant Fund draft timeline is attached based on last year's schedule.
DISCUSSION:
Approve CY27 SECA Grant Fund Application Timeline
As part of approving the CY27 SECA application timeline, the Commission is asked to determine whether to maintain the current meeting schedule or add an additional meeting between the November public comment meeting and the December allocation meeting to allow for more robust application review and discussion. (Tentatively November 18, 2026)
Provide Direction Regarding Mandatory SECA Applicant Meetings
Assuming the Commission intends to maintain mandatory annual meetings for SECA applicants, the Commission is asked to provide direction on the preferred meeting format, including whether the requirement should be fulfilled through in-person meetings, live virtual sessions, or a required recorded webinar with applicant certification.
Public Review or a Public Summary of each Application
Residents have requested public access to SECA applications. The Commission discussed publishing short summaries but took no formal action. Staff is exploring whether a one-page summary of each applicant and request could be provided to enhance transparency. The Commission is asked to identify which application elements or criteria are most important when reviewing applications, so that these items can be included in the one-page summary.
Disclosure of Conflict of Interest
The Commission is asked to confirm that all Commissioners, including Student Commissioners who do not vote, disclose any affiliation or personal interest when speaking on behalf of a SECA application to ensure transparency in the review process.
Late or Missing Commissioner Allocations
The Commission is ask...
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