ATTACHMENT 2 EXHIBIT A - MARYANNE CORDER NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT PROGRAM 2026-27 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS.PDF

City of Tempe — Regular City Council Meeting (2026-06-25)

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ART PROJECTS
Association Name
Project Description
Match $
City $
Recommended $
Yes/No
Clark Park and Marilyn Ann NAs
Public art lithomosaics on four corner areas of Roosevelt and 15th/16th St. 
intersection to complement the incoming sidewalk improvements along the east 
side of Roosevelt. Recommended funding would allow for fewer lithomosaics to be 
installed.
-
$                 
40,000.00
$          
20,000.00
$                 
Y 
Hughes Acres, Meyer Park and Rural Geneva NAs
Public art lithomosaic stepping stones, border or small path in well travelled, highly 
visible area adjacent to Meyer Park's center ramada, the primary gathering space. 
Recommended funding would allow for lithomosaics in a smaller area.
-
$                 
60,000.00
$          
27,000.00
$                 
Y
Mitchell Park NA
Ten private murals with artists chosen from the Tempe Public Art prequalified artist 
list. Recommended funding for three private murals on walls facing streets.  
750.00
$           
20,000.00
$          
6,000.00
$
 
Y
Tally Ho Farms NA
Public art screen panels with solar lighting and subdivision name on the east and 
west sides of the barricade at 71st St. and Knox Road.
-
$                 
19,838.00
$          
-
$
 
N
University Park NA
Thirteen private murals on walls facing George Ditch building upon the prior 
successful mural projects. Recommended funding would allow for three private 
murals at locations with no existing grant funded mural.
1,400.00
$        
16,600.00
$          
3,831.00
$
 
Y
LIGHTING, SIGNAGE & WALLS PROJECTS
Association Name
Project Description
Match $
City $
Recommended $
Yes/No
Estate la Colina NA
Arterial wall stucco and paint improvements along community perimeter of Warner 
Road and McClintock Drives to create a more cohesive and welcoming 
streetscape.
21,275.00
$      
20,000.00
$          
20,000.00
$                 
Y  
Optimist Park NE and SE NAs
Arterial wall stucco and paint improvements on Guadalupe Road. between Country 
Club Way and River Dr.
-
$                 
33,754.00
$          
-
$
 
N
Puerta del Sol HOA
Monument entryway signage and amplified night lighting at Rural Road and East 
Laguna and directional and other complementary signage throughout the HOA. 
Recommended funding would address signage improvements. 
4,778.00
$        
14,335.00
$          
12,000.00
$                 
Y
University Shadows HOA*
Community wayfinding signage for neighborhood maps at the University and 
Evergreen entrances, complex map at the clubhouse and updated unit address 
numbers with street name to increase safety and facilitate community navigation.
6,041.69
$        
18,125.08
$          
18,125.08
$                 
Y
Warner Ranch Manor II HOA
Low voltage community lighting across key areas including traffic islands, common 
walkways, gates, mailbox and pool areas to enchance community safety, 
sustainability and aesthetics. Recommended funding would first address lighting in 
non-gated areas.
15,130.21
$      
20,000.00
$          
15,130.21
$                 
Y
Exhibit A
Maryanne Corder Neighborhood Grant Program 2026/2027 Funding Recommendations

PARKS & COMMON AREA PROJECTS
Association Name
Project Description
Match $
City $
Recommended $
Yes/No
Alameda Meadows and Santo Tomas NAs
Community space in alleyway south of Concorda Dr. from McClintock to Los Feliz 
Drives with earthwork, trees, wood chips and green stormwater infrastucture to 
create shade and habitat. 
-
$                 
40,000.00
$          
-
$
 
N
Palmer Park NA
Community wellness and connection space near the Palmer Park entrance 
featuring a 7-step labyrinth for reflective walking, inclusive gathering areas and 
drought tolerant landscaping.
-
$                 
19,363.00
$          
-
$
 
N
Papago Parkway and Papago Park View NAs 
Electrical improvements for upgraded lighting and security camera addition near 
Hallman Park's northeast entrance to enhance visibility and safety.
1,573.18
$        
40,000.00
$          
-
$
 
N
Sierra Tempe IV HOA
Replace existing, decaying 30-year old basketball court, a central gathering space 
for HOA and surrounding area.
40,000.00
$      
20,000.00
$          
-
$
 
N
Sunset NA
Installation of a new bench and first picnic table in Jaycee Dog Park  increasing 
options to sit and comfortably gather. 
-
$                 
6,014.84
$            
6,014.84
$
 
Y  
Terrace Walk HOA
Common area improvements to add three each of solar lights, trees and ADA-
accessible benches to create a safer, more welcoming space.
4,043.90
$        
12,131.69
$          
-
$
 
N
POLLINATOR GARDEN PROJECTS
Association Name
Project Description
Match $
City $
Recommended $
Yes/No
Broadmor NA
Planting of water-efficient native pollinator plants at 35+ homes to extablish 
pollinator gardens and support their certification as part of the Tempe/Maricopa 
County Pollinator Pathway.
-
$                 
6,629.00
$            
6,124.00
$
 
Y  
Optimist Park NW and Optimist Park SW NAs
Pollinator plant and signage additions to section of El Paso Multi-Use Pathway 
between Kenwood Lane and Los Feliz Dr. Enhancements to support butterflies, 
hummingbirds, verdins and other pollinators and certification as part of the 
Tempe/Maricopa County Pollinator Pathway. 
-
$                 
37,748.00
$          
18,874.00
$                 
Y
Riverside NA
Planting of 47 (5-gallon) pollinator plants in participating residential front yards to 
attract more pollinators, beautify neighborhood and support their certification as 
part of the Tempe/Maricopa County Pollinator Pathway.
-
$                 
686.33
$               
686.33
$
 
Y
Sunset NA
Planting of 100 (5 gallon) pollinator plants in participating residential front yards to 
support local biodiversity, enhance neighborhood landscapes and support their 
certification as part of the Tempe/Maricopa County Pollinator Pathway. 
-
$                 
1,622.13
$            
1,622.13
$
 
Y
TREE PLANTING PROJECTS
Association Name
Project Description
Match $
City $
Recommended $
Yes/No
Brentwood Cavalier and Nu Vista NAs
Plant 36 trees along sidewalks and in medians of College Ave. between Alameda 
Dr. and Southern Ave. replacing trees lost in microburst and creating a more 
sustainable and resilient landscape. Recommended funding would plant less trees 
or  24" box trees. 
-
$                 
25,559.14
$          
18,290.61
$                 
Y  
Broadmor Place HOA
Plant trees, shrubs, succulents and ground cover and install water efficient 
irrigation to the street-adjacent areas of the HOA perimeter to increase shade, 
plant ground coverage and improve water usage.  
6,130.00
$        
18,390.00
$          
18,390.00
$                 
Y
Corona del Sol Estates NA
Plant 36 low water use, drought tolerant trees in 19 front yards to provide sidewalk 
shade. 
-
$                 
14,460.48
$          
14,460.48
$                 
Y

TREE PLANTING PROJECTS (continued)
Association Name
Project Description
Match $
City $
Recommended $
Yes/No
Continental Villas East III HOA
Plant 31 low water use, desert adapted (or native) trees and install new irrigation.  
Recommended funding would primarily plant trees in the community interior only 
with fewer trees planted along Bala Dr. due to utility locations.
4,223.75
$        
12,671.25
$          
8,000.00
$
 
Y  
Duskfire NA
Plant 16  low water use, 24" box trees across 11 residential front yards to provide 
critical canopy cover and cooling. 
-
$                 
8,185.48
$            
8,185.48
$
 
Y
Hudson Manor NA
Plant 1 tree with desert pollinator plants in both the roundabout at Oak St. and 
Hudson and the roundabout at Oak St. and Williams to improve their visual appeal. 
-
$                 
3,577.12
$            
3,577.12
$
 
Y
Indian Bend NA
Plant 7 low water use, 24" box trees in front yards and 5 trees in Indian Bend Park 
to increase shade and neighborhood aesthetics. 
-
$                 
4,064.00
$            
4,064.00
$
 
Y
Raintree NA
Plant 25 shade trees in 16 front yards to improve walkability and reduce heat 
island effect. 
-
$                 
9,881.40
$            
9,881.40
$
 
Y
Riverside NA
Plant 21 trees in front yards and at Jaycee Park Dog Park for shade.
-
$                 
9,610.69
$            
9,610.69
$
 
Y
Sunset NA
Plant 19 native and desert adapted trees in front yards and 7 trees at Scales 
Elementary School to increase shade, enhance neighborhood character, and 
support local biodiversity. 
-
$                 
10,599.13
$          
10,599.13
$                 
Y
Wilson Art and Garden NA
Plant 35 low water use, drought tolerant trees in 15 front yards to increase the 
shade canopy.  Recommended funding would plant 30 trees. 
-
$                 
15,064.47
$          
12,912.40
$                 
Y
WATER CONSERVATION PROJECTS
Association Name
Project Description
Match $
City $
Recommended $
Yes/No
College Avenue Condos HOA
Turf conversion and xeriscape of 3,600 square foot north grass lawn with 7 desert 
shade tree and 57 drought-tolerant shrub and ground cover additions, irrigation 
replacement, low-heat wood chips and landscape lighting.   
5,641.68
$        
16,925.04
$          
16,925.04
$                 
Y  
Fiesta Villages HOA
Turf conversion and xeriscape of 4,442 square feet of grassy areas adjacent to 
Priest Dr. and La Jolla.  Seven trees will be added along Priest Dr. to provide 
shade and current foliage will be replaced with lower water use alternatives to 
modernize landscape and reduce water consumption.  
6,085.00
$        
20,000.00
$          
20,000.00
$                 
Y
Harbour Village HOA
Irrigation system water efficiency component improvements to reduce overall 
landscape water consumption and long-term costs.
10,091.61
$      
20,000.00
$          
20,000.00
$                 
Y
Oaks II & III HOA
Turf removal, drip irrigation and xeriscape of four community areas to conserve 
water and beautify the HOA with desert plants and trees.
5,138.25
$        
15,414.75
$          
-
$
 
N
Parke Tempe HOA
Turf removal and xeriscape of three areas of the community including relocating 
irrigation away from walls and adding curbing and granite. 
5,221.47
$        
15,664.32
$          
-
$
 
N
Village at Shalimar HOA
Xeriscape improvements at Alameda Dr. and Price Road entry to conserve water 
and match previous improvements.
6,565.36
$        
19,696.06
$          
19,696.06
$                 
Y
*HAS NEVER RECEIVED FUNDING
Total Amount Requested
686,610.40
$           
Total Recommended Funding
350,000.00
$           
*Recommended Funding includes $275,000 from the General Fund, $30,000 from
the Water/Wastewater Fund, $20,000 from the Sustainability and Resilience Fund
and $25,000.00 from Small Cell Revenue

Exhibit B 
MARYANNE CORDER NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT AGREEMENT 
CITY OF TEMPE  
GRANTEE:   
NAME 
PROJECT TITLE: 
TITLE 
PERFORMANCE PERIOD: 
July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  
DESCRIPTION  
APPROVED GRANT AMOUNT:  $AMOUNT  
GRANTEE’S MATCH GRANT AMOUNT – If HOA, grantee must match funding in the 
amount of one-quarter (1/4) of the actual project cost. 
Grantee:  
NAME 
ADDRESS 
ADDRESS 
Grantor: 
City of Tempe, Arizona (City) 
Attn: Neighborhood Services Division 
PO Box 5002 
Tempe, AZ 85280 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF GRANT 
Project:  Grantee is responsible for and agrees to perform or supervise the performance of any 
and all aspects of the Project. 
Term:  The Project shall be completed by June 30, 2026. 
Termination:  The City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement for the breach of any 
term of this Agreement.   
Notice of Termination: 
  Upon the City’s determination that Grantee has breached any 
term of this Agreement, City will provide Grantee, at the address written above, written notice of 
said breach and provide the corrective action that Grantee must take.  If Grantee does not take 
the required corrective action within ten (10) days of the written notice, this Agreement shall 
terminate without any further notice.  The corrective action must be acceptable to the City to 
avoid termination under this section. 
Subsequent to Termination:  City shall provide Grantee, at the address written above, with a 
letter confirming termination of this Agreement.  Within ten (10) days of the date of this letter, 
Grantee shall reimburse the City by way of certified check for any Grant funds paid to Grantee 
by the City. 
Grant Funds:  Grantee will use the Grant funds only for the Project described in this 
Agreement.  No other use of Grant funds is permitted. 
Reports and Payments:  If requested by Grantee, the City will provide the first payment 
consisting of one half of the Approved Grant Amount upon receipt of the signed Agreement and 
issuance of permits as needed.  Final invoices are due no later than June 30, 2026.  The final 
invoices shall include both a final financial accounting of the use of the Grant funds and 
assurance that the activities under the Grant have been conducted in conformity with the terms of 
the Grant and Grantee’s application.  City will provide the second payment, consisting of the

remainder due up to the amount of the Grant, upon receipt and review of the final financial 
account and successful project inspection if one is required. 
Failure to Complete the Project:  In the event Grantee fails to complete the Project by the June 
30, 2026 deadline, the terms of this Agreement have been breached; the amount paid of the Grant 
becomes due and owing to the City; and on or before July 15, 2027, Grantee shall reimburse the 
City by way of certified check for any Grant funds paid to Grantee by the City . 
Installation and Maintenance:  Grantee shall install and maintain in a safe and reasonable 
manner the Project and all equipment or materials or any other items purchased with Grant 
money under this Agreement.  Grantee shall not delegate this responsibility and shall reimburse 
the City for the value of any such equipment, materials or property that are lost, stolen, or 
damaged due to the negligence of Grantee or Grantee’s agents, assigns or successors.  Nothing 
contained in this Agreement shall create any duty, obligation, or responsibility on the part of the 
City to maintain or participate in the maintenance of the Project. 
Equipment and Materials:  Any equipment or materials purchased with Grant funds under this 
Agreement shall be available for neighborhood use under the terms of the Project and shall 
constitute a public benefit. 
Insurance:  In the event Grantee utilizes a contractor to perform the Project, Grantee shall utilize 
one that is licensed with the State of Arizona, bonded, and insured.  City recommends that 
Grantee obtain all necessary liability insurance in a sufficient amount to protect itself from any 
and all liability arising from the Project. 
Indemnity:  Grantee shall release, indemnify, hold harmless and defend with legal counsel 
acceptable to the City, the City and its agents from and against any and all claims, demands, 
losses, damages, fines, penalties, expenses, including attorney’s fees, paralegal fees, consultant 
fees and costs arising out of, resulting from or relating to in any way, in whole or in part, 
Grantee’s responsibilities, duties and obligations for the Project and under this Agreement.  
Grantee shall release and discharge the City and its agents from any liability related to or in any 
way arising from the Project and this Agreement or from all responsibility for personal injury or 
property damage incurred by Grantee, its agents, members, families or invitees as a result of 
performance or nonperformance of the Project and this Agreement. This provision shall survive 
the termination or expiration of this Agreement. 
Books and Records:  Grantee shall maintain an accurate record of the Grant received and all 
expenses incurred under this Grant and retain such books and records for at least five years after 
completion of the Project. 
Audit:  If Grantee completes internal audits by an independent auditing firm, Grantee will 
submit a copy of the audit results within 90 days of completion of the audit report .  At the 
request of the City, Grantee shall permit reasonable access to its files, records and personnel by 
the City or its designated representatives for the purpose of making financial audits, evaluations 
or verifications concerning the Grant, as the City deems necessary.   
Independent Contractors:  The parties agree that the Grantee and Grantee’s agents are 
independent contractors and are not in a joint venture with the City and are not employees or 
agents of the City. 
No Guarantee of Future Funding:  Grantee acknowledges that the receipt of this Grant is not 
and does not imply a commitment on behalf of the City to continue funding beyond the terms 
listed in this Agreement. 
No Assignment:  Grantee shall not assign this Agreement or any rights in this Agreement.

Authority:  Grantee has the power and authority to enter into this Agreement without the 
consent or approval of any third party.  The execution, delivery, and performance of this 
Agreement by Grantee has been duly authorized by all necessary action and does not violate any 
of Grantee’s organic documents, or any agreement to which Grantee is a party, or by which it is 
bound. 
No Third-Party Beneficiary:  Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights 
or benefits in the Agreement to anyone other than the City and Grantee, and all duties and 
responsibilities undertaken in accordance with this Agreement will be for the sole and exclusive 
benefit of the City and Grantee, and not for the benefit of any other party. 
Counterparts:  This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which 
shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same 
instrument. 
Guidelines and Application:  The terms of the Maryanne Corder Neighborhood Grant Program, 
and any amendments thereto, and Grantee’s Application for Design for PROJECT 
DESCRIPTION are hereby incorporated into this Agreement except where inconsistent with the 
terms set forth in this Agreement. 
Entire Agreement:  This Agreement, along with Grantee’s application, incorporates the entire 
agreement between the parties and no statements, representations, or terms not included within 
this Agreement can be considered part of this Agreement. 
If you agree to the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement, please sign and return this 
document to the Neighborhood Services Division.  Please keep a copy of the signed document 
for your files. 
APPROVED AND AGREED to this _______ day of _______________________, 2026. 
GRANTEE 
____________________________________________ 
President or Designated Representative of Association 
_________________________________________________ 
Printed Name 
______________________________________________________ 
President or Designated Representative of Association 
_________________________________________________ 
Printed Name

GRANTOR 
City of Tempe, 
an Arizona municipal corporation 
Corey D. Woods, Mayor 
ATTEST: 
Kara A. DeArrastia City Clerk 
APPROVED AS TO FORM:  
Eric C. Anderson, City Attorney