Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to execute an agreement with The Common Market Texas to establish expectations for the distribution of local foods to food insecure people using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the period of June 2024 - May 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
The Common Market Texas is a mission-driven distributor of regional farm products. The contract allows The Common Market to purchase healthy foods from sustainable, family farms and work with Precinct One to distribute Farm Fresh Boxes and bulk foods to Harris County residents. This program is funded by Harris County ARPA funds.
Expected Impact:
The partnership will benefit small and family-owned farms while simultaneously improving food security in Precinct One.
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Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: April 23, 2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Sophie Elsner, Policy Director, Precinct One
Attachments (if applicable): Pct. 1 HC CMXT Signed (PDF), to be submitted separately