Brief

Councilmembers Heather Hutt and Ysabel Jurado introduced a motion to create budget policy governing grant-funded full-time equivalent positions (FTEs) across city departments. The motion aims to clarify how the city handles staffing positions that depend on external grant revenue rather than permanent general fund appropriations. The file remains pending in the Budget and Finance Committee, with a hearing scheduled for September 15, 2026.

Full summary

Grant-funded positions create operational complexity for city departments: when grant money runs out, so does the position, potentially disrupting services and creating workforce instability. This motion directs the city to establish clear, consistent policy on how departments can hire, manage, and phase out grant-funded FTEs. The policy would likely address questions like: How many grant positions can a department maintain? What planning must occur before hiring grant-funded staff? How should the city handle transitions when grants expire? What safeguards protect employees in these roles? Heather Hutt and Ysabel Jurado moved the motion on April 17, 2026, with Tim McOsker seconding. The motion was immediately referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the appropriate venue for citywide fiscal policy. As of early September 2026, the committee scheduled a hearing for September 15, 2026, but has not yet voted. The file remains open and active, with an expiration date of September 11, 2028, giving the motion roughly two years to advance through the legislative process. No substantive amendments or developments have been documented since introduction.

Activity (2)

• 2026-09-11 Budget and Finance Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on September 15, 2026.
• 2026-04-17 Motion referred to Budget and Finance Committee.

Documents (1)

• 2026-04-17 Motion · motion