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Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to provide evaluation services for the Fresh for Less Healthy Food Access Projects in the amount of $45,000 for the initial term with four 12-month extension options each in the amount of $45,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $225,000.
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Austin Public Health.
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the FY 2018-2019 Austin Public Health Department's Operating Budget.
Prior Council Action:
On March 3, 2016, Council passed Resolution 20160303-020, which directed the City Manager to develop recommendations for improving access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food.
On January 26, 2017, Council approved an amendment to a contract with Marathon Kids to increase funding for the Healthy Food Retail Initiative by $17,000, for a revised contract amount of $75,000.
On August 3, 2017, Council approved an amendment to a contract with Farmshare Austin to provide continued mobile farmers markets for a revised contract amount not to exceed $362,500.
On February 1, 2008 Council approved an amendment to a contract with Sustainable Food Center to provide continued Farm Stands for a revised contract amount not to exceed $348,000.
For More Information:
Stephanie Y. Hayden, Director, 512-972-5010; Dr. Philip Huang, Medical Director/Health Authority, 512-972-5408; Stephane Helfman, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Program Manager 512-972-5222; Estella Kirscht, Agenda Coordinator, 512-972-5039.
Additional Backup Information:
Assuring equitable access to food, promoting fruit and vegetable consumption, and reducing the burden of chronic disease are important public health goals that are aligned with the City of Austin Strategic Direction 2023. Council allocates ongoing healthy food access funding in the Austin Public Health general fund budget to improve access to healthy and affordable foods in areas with ...
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