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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 10217 - 2026/02/23RESOLUTION NO. 10217 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING up to $25,000 FOR FOOD SHELF ASSISTANCE WHEREAS, the City Council at their October 27, 2025, Council meeting and November 3, 2025, workshop discussed food insecurity as a result of the federal government shutdown resulting in a disruption of SNAP benefits; and, WHEREAS, as a result of that discussion, individuals worked with Manna Market to set up a drive -through food shelf on Sunday November 2, 2025, with 200+ families being served; and, WHEREAS, council discussed at the November workshop a desire and consensus to provide $20,000 to help fund Ralph Reeder and $4,500 for Manna Market which will provide a weekly Sunday drive -through food shelf through the end of the year; and, WHEREAS, that funding support to Ralph Reeder and Manna Market made a demonstrable impact upon community members suffering hardships; and, WHEREAS, the City Council at their December 9, 2025, Council meeting approved an additional $7,200 to provide support for January and February, and based on the past two months of the drive thru distribution, there remains a substantive need to continue providing food to those in need, and WHEREAS, this is a non- budgeted item and an increase of $25,000 is needed for the General Fund budget, account number 100-4700-3900. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mounds View City Council approves up to $25,000 in food shelf assistance and an increase to the General Fund budget. Adopted this 23rd Day of February 2026_ ATTEST: 4,16 �A Nyle/fikmgff, City Administrator (SEAL) The mou:rui�j View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community