20260625_RCM_CHHS_NLC_BERC_RESOLUTION.DOCX

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Resolution No. R2026.73
RESOLUTION NO. R2026.73
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 
OF TEMPE, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO 
ACCEPT AND DISBURSE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE 
NATIONAL 
LEAGUE 
OF 
CITIES 
INSTITUTE 
TO 
ADMINISTER THE BUILDING ECONOMIC RESILIENCE 
IN 
COMMUNITIES 
PROGRAM 
AT 
THE 
TEMPE 
ENVISION CENTER.
WHEREAS, the City of Tempe (City) submitted an application to the National League of 
Cities Institute (NLCI) in the spring of 2026 for funding to support the administration of the 
Building Economic Resilience in Communities (BERC) program at the Tempe EnVision Center; 
and
WHEREAS, in June 2026, NLCI notified the City of its selection to receive $25,000 in grant 
funds and strategic guidance as part of the BERC cohort program; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to accept NLCI grant funds to administer the BERC program 
at the Tempe EnVision Center in accordance with the terms set forth in the grant award letter and 
Memorandum of Understanding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 
OF TEMPE, ARIZONA, HEREBY:
1.
Accepts the grant award from the National League of Cities Institute in the amount 
of $25,000 to administer the BERC program through March 31, 2027, at the Tempe EnVision 
Center; and
2.
Authorizes related expenditures to specified Community Health and Human 
Services Department programs to pay for the BERC program deliverables as outlined in the grant 
award letter and MOU dated June 11, 2026; and
3.
Gives authority to the City Manager, Community Health and Human Services 
Department Director, or designee to act as the agent of the City of Tempe to conduct all 
negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to applications, 
agreements, amendments, billing statements, and any other necessary or desirable instruments in 
connection with such funding.

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Resolution No. R2026.73
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPE,
ARIZONA, this 25th day of June, 2026.
Corey D. Woods, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kara A. DeArrastia, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Eric C. Anderson, City Attorney