Requesting approval to accept and expend a $59,497 grant that requires a match, from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to the Health and Human Services Department - Community Wellness Division for the expansion of cold storage capacity of the Somerville Mobile Farmers Market.

To the Honorable City Council: The Mayor respectfully requests that this Council accept and approve expending a grant of $59,497 from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to the Health and Human Services Department - Community Wellness Division, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A. This grant requires a match from the city. The Council Order Legistar Item#26-1390. The purpose of this grant is to pay for a new walk-in refrigerator and freezer for the Somerville Mobile Farmers Market, expanding its cold storage capacity to provide more low-cost, locally grown produce, and reduce food waste. Appropriate staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration of this item. Respectfully submitted, Jake Wilson, Mayor