DocumentsStaff ReportApr 3, 2018Pages 53–54
Staff Report to Council - Funding Request Update (Open Gate Church Neighbourhood Free Fresh Food Market)
Finance report updating Council on a funding request from the Open Gate Church for the Neighbourhood Free Fresh Food Market (original request $3,000) and confirming that food distributed is fresh and free.
Key facts
- Original funding request: $3,000
- Staff confirmed food provided is fresh and free to Langford and Colwood residents
- Option to include funding amount in 2018 Financial Plan or to not fund at this time
Staff Report to Council - Funding Request Update (Open Gate Church Neighbourhood Free Fresh Food Market)
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Date:
April 3, 2018
Department:
Finance
Subject:
Funding Request Update
Background
At the last regular meeting of Council on March 19, 2018, funding requests were brought forward from the Administration and Finance Committee. Discussion ensued, and staff were instructed to provide particulars on the request from the Open Gate Church for their Neighbourhood Free Fresh Food Market. The original request was for $3,000.
Commentary
Staff has confirmed that the food provided to residents of Langford and Colwood from the Food Fresh Market is fresh and is free.
Financial Implications
Council may decide to include the funding request submitted within the 2018 financial plan.
Legal Implications
None
Options
That Council fund the Neighbourhood Free Fresh Food Market in an amount of _____________ and include in the 2018 Financial Plan;
Or
That Council does not fund the Neighbourhood Free Fresh Food Market at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
Submitted by:
Audrey Kryklywyj-Shortreid, Deputy Director of Finance
Concurrence:
Braden Hutchins, Director of Corporate Services
Concurrence:
Darren Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer
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