HomeMy WebLinkAbout15406RESOLUTION NO. 15406
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD OF $120,000
FROM THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO
SUPPORT THE PUEBLO FOOD PROJECT STAFF COMMUNITY
FOOD PANTRY NO. CI2328
WHEREAS, a grant award was given by The Colorado Department of Agriculture in the
amount of $120,000.00, intended to support the Pueblo Food Project Community Pantry; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
City Council authorizes the acceptance of $120,000.00 from The Colorado Department
of Agriculture to the City of Pueblo - Pueblo Food Project.
SECTION 2.
The funds will be used for the Pueblo Food Project Community Pantry.
SECTION 3.
Funds for this donation will be placed in Contribution Project No. CI2328.
SECTION 4.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent
with the intent of this Resolution to implement the transactions described herein.
SECTION 5.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: October 23, 2023
BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
City Clerk's Office Item # M6
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 23, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Laura Solano, Chief of Staff
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD OF $120,000 FROM
THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO SUPPORT
THE PUEBLO FOOD PROJECT STAFF COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
NO. CI2328
SUMMARY:
Attached is a resolution accepting a grant award of $120,000.00 for the Pueblo Food
Project from the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None
BACKGROUND:
The Pueblo Food Project Community Pantry has been in use since 2020 resulting in
over 1 million dollars has been spent on locally procured and produced food items.
Pueblo Food Project has received over 10 grants to support the work of the Community
Pantry.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This $120,000.00 will be received for the stated purpose without any in-kind match on
the part of the City.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not accept the donation and return the funds.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 10-23-23 Dept of Ag PFP Food Pantry Grant