REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 31, 2020
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to extension of food distribution contracts:
1. ***RESOLUTION - 57th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) appropriating $1,000,000 to fund extension of food distribution contracts (Requires 5 votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto).
2. Authorize and direct extension of contracts with the following providers for food distribution necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic:
a. Neighborhood Industries
b. Reading and Beyond
c. The Fresno Center
d. Every Neighborhood Partnership
e. Education and Leadership Foundation
f. Southeast Fresno Community Economic Development Association, Inc.
g. Pardini's Catering, Inc.
3. Authorize and direct execution of grant agreements with the following providers for food distribution necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic:
a. Centro La Familia
b. Central California Food Bank
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the 57th Amendment to the AAR for $1,000,000 to fund additional grants for food distribution services in the City of Fresno and authorize the City Manager or his or her designee to execute seven amendments to existing food distribution grant agreements and execute three new food distribution grant agreements, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney's Office. Existing food distribution grant agreements terminate on or before December 30, 2020. The proposed actions will provide additional funding for food distribution services for January and February 2021 in a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000.
BACKGROUND
In light of the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and continued need for food distribution to at-risk populations, the City Council wishes to extend previously approved food distribution grant agreements with the following public and private organizations, with additional grants as listed, to deliver food to at-risk populations in the City of Fresno:
1. Neighborhood Industries - $430,000...
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