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Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lewisville, Texas, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement With The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County To Receive a Portion of The City of Lewisville’s Covid Emergency Response Fund in Order to Alleviate Food Insecurity for Lewisville Residents; and Providing an Effective Date.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
On January 25, 2021, City Council approved $75,000 to be allocated toward alleviating food insecurity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to help fill this funding gap. On March 4, 2024, City Staff recommended awarding these funds to The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County to manage a food pantry at Serve Lewisville. This funding will be utilized for one year of rent, $18,180, and food, $56,820. Food will be purchased from retail grocery stores, farmers markets, and other food sources to supplement food received from the Tarrant Area Food Bank.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the resolution as set forth in the caption above.