Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance appropriates $75,000.00 from the Emergency Human Services Capital Fund to the Department of Development and authorizes the expenditure of these funds through the modification of existing grant DL012983 with Lutheran Social Services (LSS) for the renovation and equipment costs for the Choice Food Pantry at its existing 1650 S. Champion Ave. food pantry site.
Ordinance 1808-2006, passed November 6, 2006, authorized a $75,000 grant (DL012983) from the Emergency Human Services Capital Fund for renovation work at the Pantry. Additional funds are now necessary to complete the work. The existing grant amount will be increased by $75,000 for a new total of $150,000 and the grant period will be extended to December 31, 2007.
In 2005 LSS food pantries served over 97,000 people. Over $2 million worth of food (more than 80,000 meals) was distributed. This legislation responds to the emergency presented by the closing of the large Hillcrest Food Pantry and a number of Westside pantries that have reduced their hours of service. LSS is preparing to handle an estimated increase in demand with an emergency plan that includes doubling their current space and extensive capital renovations and equipment purchases at its Champion Ave. site to accommodate the substantial increase in demand. The Choice Food Pantry will allow clients to select their own food. This will allow the agency to be a better steward of its donated or purchased food by eliminating the chance of giving out items that will not be used.
Emergency action is requested to avoid delays in the construction schedule.
FISCAL IMPACT: A total of $75,000.00 has been allocated for this grant increase from the Emergency Human Service Capital Fund.
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To approve the grant application of Lutheran Social Services seeking assistance for capital costs associated with the renovation and purchase of equipment for its Champion Ave. Food Pantry facility pursuant to S...
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