Title
Request Retroactive Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Disburse Funding from The United States Conference of Mayors Healthy and Sustainable Communities Grant Program (Ordinance S-53134) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for, and, if awarded, accept funding from The United States Conference of Mayors, Healthy and Sustainable Communities Grant Awards. The total grant amount ranges from $75,000 - $275,000 for a large city. Further, request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item for the life of the grant, as well as disburse funds to project partners as detailed in the project application.
Report
Summary
Since 2012, the Childhood Obesity Prevention/Environmental Health and Sustainability Awards, a partnership between The United States Conference of Mayors and the American Beverage Association has awarded nearly $6 million to cities of all sizes across the country to support programs that aim to improve the health and wellness of the nation's children, families, neighborhoods, and cities.
All member cities of The United States Conference of Mayors are eligible to apply and receive this award. Each application must include a signed letter of support from the Mayor. The City is a member of The United States Conference of Mayors and submitted one application for consideration. The award aims to support programs that engage community members and promote or stimulate behavior change, in the categories of a) healthy communities; b) environmental health and sustainability, or c) a hybrid of both.
A total of $1 million will be awarded to nine cities, in three population categories: Small City (population less than 75,000; Medium City (population 75,000-250,000 and Large City (population more than 250,000), of which the City of Phoenix applications will be evaluated. If selected for funding, the first-place award amount is $275,000, second place is $100,000 and third place is $75,000.
The application submitted for consideration include:
- Housing Department, in partnership with the Office of Environmental Programs, is proposing Fresh Choice Marcos de Niza, a food-access and composting initiative that will connect Marcos de Niza residents with fresh, local, and culturally relevant food; provide hands-on education in health and nutrition; and deliver food composting access and training. This initiative will increase access to produce through community garden support, providing vouchers and transportation for the Farm Express Mobile Market and local farmers' markets, and incorporating fresh produce into existing food-distribution sites such as corner stores and food pantries.
The winners of the 2027 Awards will be announced during the 95th Winter Meeting of The United States Conference of Mayors.
Financial Impact
There is no impact on the General Fund. Funding will be provided by the United States Conference of Mayors. No matching funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Frank McCune and the Office of Government Relations.