Title
Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Council Approved Budget and Accept and Appropriate the 2024 Summer Food Service Program Grant for Children through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Purpose
Purpose:
The City has obtained USDA Summer Food Service Program funds since 1969 and annually serves qualifying youth ages 17 and under, and disabled adults aged 18. The objective of the USDA Summer Food Service Program is to ensure a nourishing meal during the summer months. The goal is to ensure that youth receive the same quality meal that is provided during the school year through the National School Lunch Program. At least 50% of all participating youth must qualify for free or reduced meals through the National Summer Lunch Program. This program is a reimbursable grant program, with the reimbursement amount based on the number of meals served.
Discussion:
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services proposes to operate the Summer Food Service Program for children throughout the City during the summer of 2024. It is anticipated that more than 1,500 children will participate in the program creating a significant number of meals served. The grant application covers the timeframe from April 1, 2024 to September 1, 2024; and this year's program began June 17, 2024 and will end August 23, 2024. The direct cost for services for the Summer Food Service Program is 100% funded through the USDA. The department will supplement the grant through coordination and indirect program costs. Depending on the number of meals served, the actual award amount may be less than the anticipated award amount $176,619.20. Therefore, should the number of meals served result in a reimbursement less than the actual cost of the program, the City shall provide up to ten percent (10%) of the anticipated award amount, or $17,662.00, to supplement the cost of the program from the General Fund's Department Support - Grants.
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