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
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First Reading
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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