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6201 West Michigan Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (734) 822-3135 I Fax: (734) 944-6103
Website: www.pittsfield-mi.gov
Office of the Supervisor
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
| Pittsfield Charter Township Board of Trustees
| THROUGH:
| Mandy Grewal, Supervisor
| FROM:
| Tina Lloyd Community/Farmers Market Coordinator
| DATE:
| February 24, 2021
| SUBJECT:
| Authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to enter into a Farmers Market Contract Services Agreement for the 2021 Double Up Food Bucks Farmers Market Grant Agreement, subject to Township Attorney approval
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| | | | | | | | BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to enter into a Farmers Market Contract Services Agreement for the 2021 Double Up Food Bucks Farmers Market Grant Agreement, subject to Township Attorney approval. |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND:
This will be the seventh season of our Farmers Market's participation in the Double Up Food Bucks Program. The Fair Food Network manages this program and currently secures all funding, from foundations, the USDA, and the State of Michigan. This food assistance program offers a match of all Bridge Card transactions at the Farmers Market with bonus tokens that can be used for fruits and vegetables. In the past there was a $20 limit, however, due to the pandemic, there is currently no limit. |
| | | | | | | | IMPACT ON TOWNSHIP'S HUMAN RESOURCES:
No impact
IMPACT ON TOWNSHIP'S BUDGET:
The Double Up Food Bucks Program is funded by foundations, the USDA, and the State of Michigan.
IMPACT ON INDIRECT COST:
No change from previous year.
IMPACT ON OTHER TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENTS OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES:
No change from previous year.
CONFORMITY TO TOWNSHIP POLICIES:
Conforms |
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