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Home My WebLink About10298 ORDINANCE NO. 10298 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FROM THE COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE PUEBLO FOOD PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AWARD LETTER, CREATING PROJECT NO. CI2214, AND BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING $20,000 TO PROJECT NO. CI2214 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The Award Letter for Colorado Housing and Finance Authority assistance purposes dated August 30, 2022 (“Agreement”) between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, on behalf of the Pueblo Food Project, and the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, a copy of which is attached hereto, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk is authorized to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest the same. SECTION 3. Project No. CI2214 is hereby created. SECTION 4. Funds in the amount of $20,000.00 shall be accepted pursuant to the Agreement and budgeted and appropriated to Project No. CI2214. SECTION 5. The officers and staff of the City are hereby authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this Ordinance and the attached Agreement to implement the transactions described therein. SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor and City Council. Action by City Council: Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on September 26, 2022. Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on October 11, 2022 . President of City Council Action by the Mayor: ☒ Approved on October 15, 2022 . □ Disapproved on based on the following objections: _ Mayor Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor: □ Council did not act to override the Mayor's veto. □ Ordinance re-adopted on a vote of , on □ Council action on _______ failed to override the Mayor’s veto. President of City Council ATTEST City Clerk City Clerk's Office Item # R5 Background Paper for Proposed Ordinance September 26, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING DATE: TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Nicholas Gradisar, Mayor SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FROM THE COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE PUEBLO FOOD PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AWARD LETTER, CREATING PROJECT NO. CI2214, AND BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING $20,000 TO PROJECT NO. CI2214 SUMMARY: Attached is an Ordinance approving and accepting a grant in the amount of $20,000.00 from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority to provide funds for hunger relief work by the Pueblo Food Project through the Food Pantry Assistance Grant Program. This Ordinance creates Project No. CI2214, budgets and appropriates the grant funds to Project No. CI2214, and authorizes the Mayor to sign the Award Letter. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: City Council previously approved Ordinance No. 9703 on April 27, 2020, approving the initial Trailhead Grant Award, establishing Project No. CI2009, and budgeting and appropriating the initial grant funds to Project No. CI2009. City Council approved Ordinance No. 9733 on July 14, 2020, approving a second Trailhead Grant Award and budgeting and appropriating the grant funds to Project No. CI2009. City Council also approved Ordinance No. 9833 on December 14, 2020 approving another Trailhead Grant Award and budgeting and appropriating the grant funds to Project No. CI2009. City Council also approved Ordinance No. 9936, on May 24, 2021, approving another Trailhead Grant Award, of $10,450 and budgeting and appropriating funds to Project No. CI2112. City Council also approved Ordnance No. 10063 on December 13, 2021 Trailhead Grant Award for Food Pantry Assistance establishing Project No. CI2122. BACKGROUND: The Pueblo Food Project applied for a grant administered by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, to support hunger relief efforts in Pueblo via the Pueblo Food Project community pantry. The grant proposal was accepted and awarded in the amount of $20,000. These funds are to be used in accordance with the submitted proposal. All activities are geared towards hunger relief especially those supported by our community pantry. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no matching funds required for this grant. Upon passage of the Ordinance, the City of Pueblo will receive the entire $20,000.00 on behalf of the Pueblo Food Project. The total grant budget for Project No. CI2214 will become $20,000.00. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable to this Ordinance. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not applicable to this Ordinance. ALTERNATIVES: If the proposed Ordinance is not approved, the Pueblo Food Project will not receive the grant funds. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: 1. 09-26-22 PFP CHFA Grant Application 20k 2. 09-26-22 PFP CHFA Award letter 20k denver western slope 1981 Blake Street PO Box 60 348 Main Street Denver,CO 80202 Denver,CO 80201 Grand Junction,CO 81501 Chfa303.297.chfa(2432) 800.659.2656 tdd 970.241.2341 ® 800.877.chfa(2432) www.chfainfo.com 800.877.8450 August 30, 2022 Megan Moore Pueblo Food Project One City Hall Place Pueblo,CO 81003 Dear Megan Moore, On behalf of Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, it is my pleasure to inform you that Pueblo Food Project has been chosen to receive a Direct Effect Award in the amount of$20,000. CHFA has approved this investment to support the following items as outlined in your Direct Effect Application: to supply the pantry and redistribute products directly to clients and entrepreneurs. As part of your Direct Effect Award, CHFA requests that you please submit a report of 300 words or less to directeffect@chfainfo.com by September 1, 2023 with details describing the progress made toward the goals,objectives, and success metrics defined in your Direct Effect Application.The success metrics that your organization outlined were: 1)Amount of product purchased from local vendors. These funds will stay in the community. 2)Number of vendors experience increased revenue from purchases and,possibly, extended loyalty from food recipients. 3)Number of people/households positively impacted by receiving food. 4)Number of people engaged in food education by attending classes and thereby improving their own and family's health. 5)Consistency of food distributions measured in frequency and regular scheduling. Should unexpected challenges or questions regarding the use of funds arise during the course of the year, please reach out to directeffect@chfainfo.com to discuss. Submission of the report and progress made towards success metrics,will be used by CHFA to inform future Direct Effect Award opportunities. We welcome building an open and trusted partnership with you and look forward to helping your organization succeed in its future endeavors. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter by signing and returning to ksoroko@chfainfo.com at your earliest convenience.To process your Direct Effect Award payment, please submit an invoice for the Award amount and a copy of your W-9 to ksoroko@chfainfo.com. CHFA payment will be mailed following receipt of this signed agreement, invoice, and W-9. Sincerely, Kristen Soroko Event and Public Relations Coordinator CHFA Acknowledged by Name: NsC!'�0) ? . (, wt,9..5RR tij e f ?NAC 3 L-o Title: M P."100 . c'� Signature: •2(te,(V.leiteZeik.fi Date: P m/5.« tj AIX2