HomeMy WebLinkAbout7407_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 7407
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)FOR THE FARMERS'
MARKET PROMOTION PROGRAM(FMPP) GRANT
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides funds for
grants to local agencies for projects that establish, expand, and promote direct producer-to-
consumer marketing; and
WHEREAS, the Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) has the responsibility for the
administration of the program within the USDA, setting up the necessary procedures governing
project applications under the program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Redlands recognizes that the demand for locally-produced food
is strong and growing and desires to assist farmers and ranchers meet the demand; and
WHEREAS, the City of Redlands intends to improve and expand its two existing
farmers' markets thereby increasing consumption of, and access to, locally produced agricultural
products and developing new market opportunities for local farm operations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Redlands, if selected for funding, will seek to enter into an
agreement with the USDA to complete the project upon approval by the City Council;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands as
follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the submittal of an application for the
Farmers' Market Promotion Program (FMPP) Grant.
Section 2. The City Council certifies that the City of Redlands will comply in the course
of grant performance with all applicable laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and other generally
applicable requirements, as prescribed by 7 CFR 3015.
Section 3. The City Council appoints the City Manager, and his designees, to complete
and submit all documents, including but not limited to applications, payment requests, and
progress reports which may be necessary.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of June, 2014.
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Pete Aguilar, Mayor
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Sam Irwin. ty �.Ierk
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I, Sam Irwin, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was
duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of June, 2014
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harrison, Foster, Gardner, Gilbreath; Mayor Aguilar
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Sam Irwin, City Clerk
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