Submitted by: Laura Reams
Submitting Department: Legislative
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Disbursement of Ward 2 Discretionary Funds
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the disbursement of $1,500 from the Ward 2 discretionary fund to support the purchase of grocery gift cards valued at $100.00/ea for Hyattsville residents affected by COVID-19. Recipients of grocery gift cards shall be 18 years of age or older, a resident of the City of Hyattsville, and experiencing unemployment or other reduction in income due to COVID-19.
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Summary Background:
Mayor Hollingsworth initiated a grocery store gift card program for Hyattsville residents in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Next Steps:
Disbursement of funds.
Fiscal Impact:
$1,500
City Administrator Comments:
N/A
Community Engagement:
The grocery store gift card program has been promoted to area residents.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 2 - Ensure the Long-Term Economic Viability of the City
Legal Review Required?
N/A