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Authorization for Fresh Food Access Grant Agreements

Original title: Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Health to enter into grant agreements to carry out the purposes of the Fresh Food Access Special Fund.

May 12, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes the legal mechanism for the city to release funds to organizations or projects aimed at increasing fresh food availability for residents.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Commissioner of Health

The Commissioner is granted the authority to execute grant agreements.

Local food access organizations

These entities may become eligible to receive grant funding through the agreements established by the Commissioner.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Common Council has passed a resolution allowing the Commissioner of Health to sign to support the Fresh Food Access . This action enables the city to distribute funds intended to improve access to fresh food.

Key Facts

The Common Council passed Resolution 252158 on April 21, 2026.
The Commissioner of Health is granted the authority to enter into grant agreements.
The purpose of these agreements is to carry out the objectives of the Fresh Food Access Special Fund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?

It gives the Commissioner of Health the legal authority to sign contracts to distribute money from the Fresh Food Access .

Who is responsible for managing these grants?

The Commissioner of Health is authorized to enter into the agreements.

Why It Matters

This resolution authorizes the legal mechanism for the city to release funds to organizations or projects aimed at increasing fresh food availability for residents.

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Operationalization of Fresh Food Fund

The resolution marks the transition from the creation of the Fresh Food Access Special Fund to the active distribution phase via grant agreements.

Fresh Food Access Special Fund Commissioner of Health

Connected Entities

otherFresh Food Access Special Fund“The specific fund being utilized for the grant agreements.”Map →

organizationCommon Council“The legislative body that passed the resolution.”Map →

personCommissioner of Health“Authorized to enter into grant agreements.”Map →

Sources

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