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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,500 FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
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Summary & Background
The Community Development Department, Community Well-Being division, has received grant funds from Adams County for $20,500 to fund various Food Security Assistance Programs. These programs include the 2024 Soup4Souls event, the Fridge Fill-up Program, 2024 Project Present Holiday Food Baskets and funding to purchase food for residents who are being providing outreach services and cannot access the food bank. The ordinance amends the 2024 budget and authorizes the expenditure of the grant money. In addition, the agreement between Adams County and the City is attached for Council to approve. Per the agreement, funds must be expended by December 31, 2026.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Jared Gerber, Community Development Director
Staff Presenting: Jared Gerber is available for questions.
Financial Impact: $20,500
Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) from Adams County
Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance and direct the City Manager to execute the Food Security Agreement with Adams County.
Suggested Motion: Motion to approve Ordinance as submitted and direct the City Manager to execute the Food Security Agreement with Adams County.