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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-27 15-188 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 15-188 Date: May 27, 2015 Item/Subject: Order, Accepting a $2,000 Amendment to the WIC Nutrition Program Grant Responsible Department: Public Health & Community Services Commentary: The Order will accept an additional $2,000 in WIC funds for FY 15, which covers the period from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. The original grant amount was $550,703 for administration of the program and $2,415,000 for food assistance to clients. This additional $2,000 is to administer the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. During the growing season, local Maine farmers are authorized as WIC vendors to provide locally grown fruits and vegetables to be purchased with specialized vouchers. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Order Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for X Passage (Consent) First Reading Referral Department Head U V lh Q� City Manager sakk Finance Director A�l Cify Solicitor Page _ of _ Assigned to Councilor Plourde CITY OF BANGOR 15-188 MAY 27, 2015 (TITLE.) Order, Accepting a $2,000 Amendment to the WIC Nutrition Program Grant BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, THAT The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the grant funds from the WIC Nutrition Program to administer the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program in the amount of $2,000. IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 27, 2015 PASSED CITY ERK