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Goleta City Grant Awards and Contract Amendment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Original title: Award of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Goleta City Grants and Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the MDG Associates LLC Professional Services Agreement

Record date · June 16, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Goleta City Council is reviewing the distribution of city grants for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and a proposed contract amendment with MDG Associates LLC. This item is listed as a , typically reserved for routine business.

Why it matters

This decision determines which organizations receive city funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and modifies the financial terms or scope of work for the city's with MDG Associates LLC.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

MDG Associates LLC

The firm's professional services agreement with the city is being modified via Amendment No. 2.

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Grant Applicants

Organizations applying for 2026-2027 city grants will have their funding status determined by this council action.

Key Facts

The City Council is considering the award of city grants for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
The City Council is considering the approval of Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement with MDG Associates LLC.
The item is classified as a 'Consent Item', indicating it is intended for approval as part of a routine block of business.
The file identifier for this action is 26-248.

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The item was formally introduced on May 29, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a consent item?

A is a procedural designation for agenda items that are considered routine and are typically approved in a single vote without individual discussion.

What does Amendment No. 2 to the MDG Associates LLC agreement change?

The document does not specify the exact changes in the amendment, only that it is being presented for approval.

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Routine Administrative Cycle

The document reflects the standard annual cycle of grant distribution and contract maintenance for the city.

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Connected Entities

MDG Associates LLC, Goleta City Council

OrganizationMDG Associates LLC“The firm currently under a professional services agreement with the city.”Map →

OrganizationGoleta City Council“The governing body responsible for approving the grants and contract amendment.”Map →

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