Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 24, 2024, and signed by the Acting Mayor on April 24, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to retroactively enter into an Agreement with Chef Giovanni Green of Break Bread Not Hearts - (March 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. Funds in the amount of $8,925.00 allocated for this program shall be accounted for in Revenue Code A2229.8, Westchester County Youth Bureau Grant-KIDS, with appropriations in Budget Code A7318.405, Contracted Outside Services), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RETROACTIVELY ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH CHEF GIOVANNI GREEN
OF BREAK BREAD NOT HEARTS
Whereas, by letter dated April 8, 2024, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to retroactively enter into an agreement with Break Bread Not Hearts, represented by Chef Giovanni Green, for the implementation of the Food Literacy curriculum as outlined in this ordinance; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of community programs that empower and educate its residents, particularly its youth, in making healthier and more informed food choices; and
Whereas, Break Bread Not Hearts, in collaboration with the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's SP4OG Program, seeks to implement a Food Literacy curriculum aimed at achieving these goals; and
Whereas, the "Cooking UP Community" initiative, spearheaded by Chef Giovanni Green, emphasizes the significance of locally sourced food and culinary diversity within the community; and
Whereas, the City Council acknowledges the positive impact such programs can have on the overall health and well-being of Mount Vernon residents, as well as the enhancement of culinary skills and cultural appreciation among participants; and
Whereas, the financial aspects of the program have been diligently planned and accounted for, with funding...
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