Title
Permission to apply for the USDA Farmers' Market Promotion Program (FMPP)
Summary
DESCRIPTION OF TOPIC: (who, what, when, where, why, and how much)
Permission to apply for the USDA FMPP for up to $100,000 for marketing and promotion of the CAFFM
SOURCE OF FUNDING: N/A
Please provide the amount requested: ____________
Is this a budgeted item? Yes /No
Please provide the budgeted amount: $_____________ Account No. ___________________________
If budgeted, is this a capital purchase, capital project, or special fund? _________________________
Was this item included in the Fiscal Year Capital Projects Plan? Yes/No
If yes, please provide the amount included in Capital Projects Plan: $___________
Body
WHEREAS, the USDA announced that they are accepting applications for its Farmers' Market Promotion Program through June 20, 2014, and
WHEREAS, the USDA Farmers' Market Promotion Program (FMPP) provides grants for rural projects that finance and facilitate development of small and emerging businesses, and
WHEREAS, the City of Foley intends to make application to the USDA Farmers' Market Promotion Program for grant assistance to provide essential marketing and promotion for the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Approves the USDA Farmers' Market Promotion Program (FMPP) application due June 20, 2014 for grant assistance for up to $100,000.00 to provide essential marketing and promotion for the Farmers and Fishermens Market. There is no match required.
SECTION 2: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.