| Item Title: | Economic Development - Healthy Food Financing Initiative |
| Submitted By: | Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177 |
| Subject: | Approve and adopt the Healthy Food Financing Initiative Policy and Guidelines. (OP-18-633) |
| Background: | The Healthy Food Financing Initiative is a program that will assist business to provide healthier food options throughout the county. This program will target communities with low to medium income. Details of the policy and program were discussed in detail during the following Special Commissioners Court Meetings: September 27, 2018, October 25, 2018, and December 5, 2018. |
| Fiscal Impact: | $500,000 has been allocated as a maximum amount to be used for the Healthy Food Financing Initiative Program. |
| Recommendation: | Approve and adopt the Healthy Food Financing Initiative Policy and Guidelines. (OP-18-633) |
| Prior Action: |
Special Meeting: December 5, 2018
Special Meeting: October 25, 2018
Special Meeting: September 27, 2018
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| Strategic Plan: | .. |
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