ORDINANCE NO. 178156

*  Authorize a subcontract agreement with Drake University accepting $9,000 to support the work of the Portland-Multnomah Food Policy Council.

The City of Portland ordains:

Section 1 the Council finds that:

1.  In May, 2002 the City of Portland and Multnomah County established the Food Policy Council as a subcommittee of the Sustainable Development Commission. It was charged with providing advice on issues of food production and distribution that have local impacts on public health, land use, economy and quality of life.

2.  On October 29, 2003, Council accepted the Food Policy Council’s recommendations to promote, support and strengthen a healthy regional food system. Council also supported continuation of the Food Policy Council to implement its recommendations and provide further advice. Areas addressed in the recommendations included neighborhood planning for food access, summer food programs for kids, institutional purchasing practices, support for farmers’ markets and the public market, and advising Council on land use policies.

3.  Drake University, through a partnership agreement with the US Department of Agriculture, supports the work of food policy councils in several states. Drake seeks involvement with a local food policy council and proposes a subcontract with the Portland-Multnomah Food Policy Council. Support from Drake will fund a Food Policy Council intern and costs for a workshop with farmers.

4.  Partnership with Drake University will expand access to national expertise and resources on food policy.

5.  No City match is required.

NOW THEREFORE, the Council directs:

a.  The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a subcontract agreement with Drake University, accepting $9,000 to support work of the Portland-Multnomah Food Policy Council.

Section 2. The Council declares that an emergency exists because delay in receiving grant funds will cause delay in required programs. Therefore this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Council.    

Passed by the Council: January 21, 2004

COMMISSIONER DAN SALTZMAN          Gary Blackmer

January 21, 2004              Auditor of City of Portland

M. Emlen                By /S/ Susan Parsons  

BACKING SHEET INFORMATION

AGENDA NO. 58-2004

ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION/COUNCIL DOCUMENT NO. 178156