REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JERRY P. DYER, Mayor
Office of Mayor & City Manager
NELSON ESPARZA, Councilmember
City Council, District Seven
BY: GEORGEANNE A. WHITE, City Manager
Office of Mayor & City Manager
SANTINO DANISI, City Controller/Director
Finance Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the Federal government shutdown:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 26th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $250,000 to fund the Central California Food Bank in the City of Fresno (Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
3. Affirm the City Manager's finding that Central California Food Bank (CCFB) is Uniquely Qualified to perform the services outlined in the agreement
4. Approve a Service Agreement with Central California Food Bank for the provision of emergency food distribution to at-risk City of Fresno residents from October 31, 2025 through February 28, 2026 in the amount of $250,000. (Citywide)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the 26th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $250,000 to fund food banks in the City of Fresno, affirm the City Manager's finding that Central California Food Bank (CCFB) is uniquely qualified to perform food distribution services and approve the Service Agreement with CCFB for food distribution services in the City of Fresno using General Fund resources in the amount of $250,000.00 for services performed October 31, 2025 through February 28, 2026, and authorize the Finance Director, or designee, to sign all implementing agreements.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno (City) is seeking to amend its FY 2026 Annual Appropriation Resolution to appropriate $250,000 to fund fo...
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