Requesting approval to accept and expend a $30,000 grant that requires a match, from the RIZE Massachusetts Foundation to the Health and Human Services Department for public health vending machines.

To the Honorable City Council: The Mayor respectfully requests that this Council accept and approve expending a Mosaic Municipal Matching grant of $30,000 from the RIZE Massachusetts Foundation, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A. This grant requires a match of $30,000. The match will come from existing funds in the City Opioid Abatement Funds. The purpose of this grant is to pay for the deployment of public health vending machines represents a forward-thinking, practical solution that aligns with our commitment to public health and equality of access to health care resources. Appropriate staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration of this item. Respectfully submitted, Katjana Ballantyne, Mayor