Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to accept a Grant from the Ky. Agricultural Board, which Grant funds are in the amount of $95,000 for FY 2016 and 2017 Commonwealth of Ky. funds, are for support of the Local Food Coordinator Project, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government for the expenditure of funds, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant budget. [Div. of Grants and Special Programs/Mayor's Office, Gooding/Atkins]
Summary
Authorization to accept award in the amount of $95,000 from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund for support of the Local Food Coordinator Project in the Mayor's Office-FY 2016-2017. The FY 2016 award will be for $47,500. The Local Food Coordinator is an advocate for policies, broker to connect local producers with institutional markets, supports projects that lead to increased markets for local farm products, and expanding efforts to include surrounding counties. The position also provides consumer education on nutrition and works to increase the availability of wholesome foods to underserved populations. (L0559-15)(Gooding/Atkins)
Budgetary Implications [select]: Yes
Advance Document Review: YES
Law: Yes Completed by Keith Horn, April 2, 2015
Risk Management: No
Fully Budgeted [select]: Budget amendment in process
Account Number:
This Fiscal Year Impact: $125,000 (FY 2016)
Annual Impact: $
Project: KADF_FOOD_2016
Activity:
Budget Reference:
Current Balance: Budget amendment in proces
Body
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, be and hereby is authorized and directed to accept a grant from the Kentucky Agricultural Board, which Grant funds are in the amount of $95,000.00 for FY 2016 and 2017 Commonwealth of Kentucky funds, are for support of the ...
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