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Dubuque Eats Well Coalition Request and Response Copyrighted January 16, 2018 City of Dubuque Action Items # 2. ITEM TITLE: Dubuque Eats Well Coalition SUMMARY: City Manager submitting a response to the Dubuque Eats Well Coalition regarding a requestforfunding to promote community and regional food systems. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Letter to Dubuque Eats Well Coalition Supporting Documentation POS Grant Guidelines Supporting Documentation Dubuque Eats Well Coalition Correspondence Supporting Documentation Dubuque City Manager's Office THE CTI'Y OF � 5o w 13�h sr AIFMeMcaCiry Second Floor � U� � �'�"'. •'� � Dubuque,IA 52001 I � � � Office(563)589-4110 Fax(563)589-4149 2007•2012 TTY(563)690-6678 Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2013.201, January 11, 2018 Ms. Gwen Hall-Driscoll Ms. Michaela Freiburger Mercy Medical Center Dubuque Farmers' Market Co-Chair of Dubuque Eats Well Coalition Co-Chair of Dubuque Eats Well Coalition halldrg@mercyhealth.com michaela@dubuquemainstrpet.org Re: December 27, 2017 Letter Dear Ms. Hall-Driscoll and Ms. Freiburger, Thank you for contacting Mayor Buol and the Dubuque City Council regarding the Dubuque Eats Well coalition and your efforts to promote community and regional food systems. Your request, along with this letter,will be on the January 16, 2018 City Council agenda. There is an opportunity on the City Council Agenda under Public Input to verbally present information to the City Council. The City of Dubuque receives numerous requests for funding during the budget process. Unfortunately,we are unable to fund every project requesting support. The City Council directed the Community Development Advisory Commission to develop a grant process for organizations seeking financial support from the City of Dubuque. The Community Development Advisory Commission created a process to review human service activities that further the City goals and priorities. This grant process is called, Purchase of Services Grant (POSG) competition. Each year during the City Budget Process, the City Council adopts a budget that includes funding for the Purchase of Services Grant competition. Historically,the budget has allowed for close to $100,000 to fund the competition for not-for-profit organizations to start, or expand an existing service. Applicants can request no less than $2,500 and no more than $25,000 per program. In order to encourage sustainability of the program, the grants can support a maximum of 75%of the program costs. The grant guidelines for the 2018 competition are attached and may be revised for the 2019 competition to reflect the Council's Goals and Priorities. In January and February,the City Council holds public meetings to review the recommended budget by department. The public meeting for Purchase of Services Grant is scheduled for Thursday, February 15� 2018 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the City Council Chambers, located in the 2"d Floor of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W 6th Street. The City Council will hold a Public Hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. The adopted budget has historically provided funding for Purchase of Service Grant. Service People Inte�rity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork In Spring of the year, the Purchase of Services Grant application process begins. Two training sessions to prepare applicants for the competition are held at the Housing &Community Development Department, located on the 3�d Floor of the Historic Federal Building. Applications are typically due in June and funding awards are made in July. The Housing& Community Development Department administers the grant competition, in conjunction with the members of the Community Development Advisory Commission. Erica Haugen, Community Development Block Grant/Housing Choice Voucher Supervisor, can provide more information on the Purchase of Services Grant competition. Erica's contact information is below. Housing & Community Development Attn: Erica Haugen 350 W 6th St, Suite 312 Dubuque, IA 52001 Office (563) 589-4212 Email: ehau�en@cityofdubuque.org We will inform you of our next grant cycle and hope you will consider submitting an application. Thank you, again, for taking the time to contact the City of Dubuque and we wish you well in the progress of your coalition. Sincerely, v� i aeC.� " a Milligen City Manager MCVM:eh Service Pzople [nte;riry Responsibility [nnovation Teamwork UB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi CITY OF DUBUQUE IOWA ANNUAL PURCHASE OF SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES PURPOSE This grant program is designed to provide support for human service programs in the City of Dubuque that further the City's goals, objectives and priorities. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS Not-for-profit organizations that provide year round human services programs and whose mission is consistent with furthering the City of Dubuque's goals, objectives and priorities. Eligible applicants must be located in the City of Dubuque. Organizations whose primary mission is political are ineligible. INELIGIBLE COSTS- The following will not be funded with this grant: • Expenses that occur prior to City's funding fiscal year • Capital improvements or building renovations • Retirement of debt • Religious or political activities • General fundraising • Purchase of equipment • Lobbying • Organizational dues or memberships • Expenses that violate local, state, or federal laws FUNDING GUIDELINES The City Council adopted Fiscal Year budget allocates funding for Purchase of Services. • Applicants can req uest no less than $2,500 and no more than $25,000 per prog ram. • The City of Dubuque will support no more than 75% of the total project cost. For example, if a project has a total cost of$10,000, the City will award no more than 75% or $7,500. Please note that if an ineligible activity or expense is included in the application, it will be excluded and may reduce project expenses below the minimum grant request of$2,500. • An applicant is eligible to receive funding for no more than four (4) consecutive years. In addition, applicants can receive no more than 25% of the previous year's funding in the fourth year. Applicants are eligible to apply again in the sixth year. • Priority funding will be given for new or expanded programming, although existing program can be funded. Funding levels will depend upon the number of eligible applicants and the degree to which an applicant meets selection criteria. • Applications need to be complete as ranking will be based solely on the application received. • Any grants funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will be required to comply with all applicable federal regulations. • Applicants are encouraged to consult with Erica Haugen, CDBG/HCV Supervisor, at 563-589-4212 or email ehau_qen(a�citvofdubuque.orq with any questions before submitting your grant application. • Organizations that have not yet received funding for a grant are required to attend one of the City of Dubuque lowa Purchase of Services Grant Guidelines workshops. Topics will include application preparation, evaluation procedures, grant writing tips, and a question and answer session. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL • Applications and Attachments can be completed online at http://www.citvofdubuque.orq/1681/Purchase-of-Service-Grant-Application, by 5 p.m. by the application deadline. o Attachments should be emailed to Erica Haugen, at ehauqen(cDcitvofdubuque.orq or hand delivered to the Housing & Community Development Department, 350 West 6'h Street, Suite 312, Dubuque, IA. • Once an application is submitted, no changes or additions will be allowed. The deadline is strictly enforced. No late applications will be accepted. The organization, not city staff, is solely responsible for the content of its grant. • Please note that when using the online application, cutting and pasting into the document may change the formatting from the original document. Information requested in the Application must be entered into the form and sections provided. Limit each answer to the space provided. When vou are finished with the application, submit and print a copv for vour records. If you have trouble filling out the online application, immediately contact Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist, City of Dubuque, at 563-589-4212 or at ehauqen(cDcitvofdubuque.orq • Please send only the attachments requested on Page 7of the application. Letters of support or other documents not requested will be discarded. TIMELINE • April/May—ApplicationsAvailable • May—Application Workshop • June-Applications Due o Reviewed by Community Development Advisory Commission • July—Award and contract period begins RATING CRITERIA • MISSION: 40 POINTS-- Dubuque non-profit agencies whose mission is providing human and social services that fulfill a public purpose for the Dubuque community and the degree to which the programs and services support that mission, the City's vision, and annual goals, priorities, and management agenda. • MANAGEMENT: 25 POINTS Organization's demonstrated management abilities (financial position or condition, fiscal responsibility, and management) • SERVICE EXCELLENCE: 20 POINTS Organization's demonstrate service delivery and leadership. • IMPACT ON DUBUQUE COMMUNITY: 15 POINTS-- Impact of the organization on the Dubuque community (outcomes) APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS Applications will be reviewed and ranked by a Purchase of Service Grant (POSG) Review Subcommittee. Their recommendation will be forwarded to the Community Development Advisory Commission. The Commission will review the applications and approve funding recommendations, which will be forwarded to the City Council. Final approval will be made by the City Council. The City reserves the right to request Page 2 of 3 City of Dubuque lowa Purchase of Services Grant Guidelines modifications of the amount of grant awards and to deny any request, even if the eligibility criteria are met. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Applicant agrees to acknowledge the City of Dubuque support in appropriate signage, program materials, promotion, publicity and advertising activities, and in other printed and electronic forms of communication pertaining to this grant. REPORTING The applicant agrees to provide an Annual Report summarizing the outcomes of the program, including information on the number of persons served, age, race, gender, and household income. Additional reporting requirements may apply. Applicant will retain all financial records, reporting documents, and all other records pertinent to the City of Dubuque grant program for a period of five fiscal years following completion. Page 3 of 3 D�J�tJ UE E�1T LL COALI7CIOI� ; � � December 27, 2017 Dubuque City Council Attn: Roy Buol, Mayor City Hall 'i 50 W. 13�` Street � 1 Dubuque, IA 52001 � �� II Dear Mayor Buol and Council Members Resnick, Jones, Rios, Del Toro, Larson and Shaw: � , Dubuque Eats Well is a coalition of individuals and groups formed in 2011 that has been meeting over the past three years as part a program supported by Dubuque County Extension,the Iowa State University Community Food Systems pr�gram and ISU Community Design Lab. �� Recently, the Dubuque Eats Well Caalition identified public paiicy and resources to support the !� growth of our aommunity and regional food system as a priority project. ' ,� In its 2017 comprehensive plan-- Imagine I7ubuque 2037: A Call to Action--the City of 'i Dubuque has identified a focus on expar�ding access to healthy local foods as one of its priorities ' under social and cultural vibrancy. At least nine recornmendations for action inaluded in the plan 'i relate to community food systems. '� � VVe have approached the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to authorize the creation of a Dubuque �ounty Food Policy Council, similar to Councils that have been established in other ! counties, both in Iowa and other states. Further, we have aske�that the Baard budget $25,000 to I 1) support the start-up ar�d first year's work of the Cnuncil; and 2) establish a Community Food Systems development fund. � Our letter to the Board and supportin�documents are attached to this letter. These include: 11 an � outline for the proposed Food Policy �ouncil; 2)the resolution passed by the Linn�ounty Board �� of Supervisors that created the Linn County FoQd Policy Council; and 3) examples of other � community funds focusing on food systern development as their priority or as part of their missions. � The Dubuque Eats VVell Coalitiou rrequests that the �ity of Dubuque aPiocate$20,000 as part of your FY 2019 budget for�omanunity faod systetns developriaent grants to match � monies budgeted by the County of Dubuque, subject to tlxe County Boarcd's resolution to create a Dubuque Food Folicy Council and include one or anore City representatives on � that Council. Should the Cou�xty decline our proposal to create a Food Policy Council, our request of the Cit;y will be withdrawn. � A � � , 3 � � � � 9 , � , 3 We note that one of the recommendations in Imagine Dubuque is to "communicate with other `food cities' to share ideas as this develops in Dubuque."A number of other communities in the tri-state area have created food councils, and we have already been in communication with them regarding how we can work together on common issues,regional issues and state-wide policy issues. We anticipate that such communication would be a significant part of the ongoing work of a Dubuque Food Policy Council that brings together partners ready, willing and able to engage , with elected officials in public-private partnerships across the food system. Thank you for your attention and consideration of our requesto P4ease contact Gwen Hall- Driscoll, co-chair of the Dubuque EatS Well Coalition, at halldr�rc,niercyhealth.com if we can appear at a City Cauncil work session or regulax meetzng to discuss our proposal. ; !�i Respectfully submitted9 � ' M.. ;I Ii `�� f � . � Gwen Ha11�Driscoll, co-chair Michaela Freiburger, co-chair ij Mercy Medical Center Dubuque Farmersy Market li � Organizational affiliations listed under signatures for identifacatzon purposes only. � i! �� i r:;:� �. �'� �—�s�.: � .�r�� :� _LJ �i � ` ��, ��;�� I' � � � -� �� - ` �� , �� , � ��.:� , �,;. :�.� :"" �_..,� � �� c� �,� I� �� a � 9 � � DUBUQU]E EATS WELL COALI7CI01�T � �� , ;; � December 20,2017 il Dubuque County Supervisors , Attn: Jay Wickham, Chair � Dubuque County Courthouse 720 Central Avenue ,� Dubuque,IA 52001 ;� � ,! Dear Supervisors Wickhasn, Baker and Klein: � !i �� Dubuque Eats Well is a coalition of individuals and groups formed in 2011 that has been meeting over the !;: ast three ears as art a ro ram su orted b Dubu ue Coun Extension the Iowa State Universi �' P Y P P g Pp Y q �3' � tY II Community Food Systems program and ISU Community Design Lab. 'I�� Recently,the Dubuque Eats Well Coalition identified public policy and resources to support the growth of our community and regional food system as a praority project. �'iI I We ask that the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors resolve to authorize the creation of a Dubuque � County Food Policy Council, similar to Councils that have been established in other counties,both in � Iowa and other states. We further ask that the Board budget$25,000 to 1) support the start-up and first �� year's work of the Council; and 2)establish a Community Food Systems development fund. ,I I� Attached are: 1)an outline for the proposed Food Policy Council; 2)the resolution passed by the Linn � County Board of Supervisors that created the Linn County Food P"�licy Council; and 3)examples of other � community funds focusing on food system development as their priority or as part of their missions. ' � If the Board of Supervisors approves these requests in principle,we will consult with County staff and �, return to the Board early in 2018 with a resolution for your adoption. The resolution would address the relationship between the Council and the Dubuque Eats Well Coalition. � We al�o commit to approaching other local government bodies and private funders to request their � appropriation of monies to match your leadership and commitment to a Community Food Systems , Development Fund. � Thank you for your attention and consideration of this request.Please contact Gwen Hall-Driscoll, co- chair of the I3ubuque Eats Well Coalition, at halldr�nmercyh.ealth.com if we can appear at a Board of ' Supervisors work session or regular meeting to discuss our proposal. � � Respectfully submitted, 'd Gwen Hall-Driscoll, co-chair Michaela Freiburger, co-chair � Mercy Medical Center Dubuque Farmers' Market � O�^ganizational affilzations listed under signatu�es for zdentification purposes only. � � f � . � ,� � LETTER TO DUBUQUE COUNTY SUPERVISORS � Local Food Policy Council/Com�araunity Food System Development Fund � 1 Organizational a�liations listed under signatures for identification purposes only. '� �i � Paul Schultz, Jason Neises r Green Dubuque Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque � u Michael Muench Chuck Isenhart '' Convivium Urban Farmstead IQwa General Assembly � � Art Roche Kathy Hutton {, Dubuque Marshall Islands Health Project 5t. Stephen's Fuod Bank a li Ashley Noonan Mary Purdy � Dubuque Rescue Mission St. Luke's iJMC Garden and Food Ministries 'i II Sheila Fitzgerald, OP Christine Happ�lson i� Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters Winter Farmers' Market �'j Pat Hayes Eric Schmechel f' Whitewater Native Seed Dubuque County Soil and Water Conservation District I� � Rhonda Ramler Joann Franck li�, Dubuque Community School District Dubuque Community School District �' G 1dlichelle�Balelc, OSF Cori�urbach p Dubuque Franciscans City of Dubuque € ; Chris O'Connell � � Ron Lindblom � E O'Connell Organic Acres NICC Outdoor Learning Lab pl ii Susan Troy Georgia Windhorst NIC� School Gardens Iowa Food Hub � � � cc: Anna O'Shea, Dubuque County Zoning Administrator , q Patrice Lambert, Dubuque County Public Health Di�ector � � � � ; � � � { � � DUBUQUE COUN'I'Y FOOD POLICY COUNCIL: Prouosal � � g An advisory council of Dubuque County citizen stakeholders formed and appointed by the County Board i� of Supervisors to advise and engage the Board-- and other area elected officials, government agencies � and institutional stakeholders in the regional"foodshed"-- on policies and programs related to � community and regional food system development in the greater Dubuque County area. ;� , il A council focusing on the public policies related to the local and regional food system would build upon � and complement—but not duplicate or suppla,ut--the work of the Dubuque Eats Well Coalition and its � allied organizations. ti J The Council shall convene food growers. food system supply chain businesses,educators,financial � institutions, economi�c development agencies, conservation organizations, food/nutriti�n distributors and �� other stakeholders to advise the County on policies and programs to promote food security/self-reliance !i and to advance the community/regional food system,based on the principles of: �� 'I � 1) economic vitality and sustainability � �j 2) environmental resilience ;i 3) public health � ;; 4) social equity ,rl 5) rural/urban community development/pattnerships i ;, consistent with the Dubuque County Smart Plan,Health�mprovement Plan,the Dubuque Eats Well Food � System Assessment(https://dul�uqueeatswell.com/faods�stemassessment) and other strategic plans. ji li li The Council shall work together with other local food policy councils to address common issues of state, j� regional and national importance, in coordination with the Iowa State Association of Counties,Urban � County Coalition and related groups. ! I� 15 members appointed by the Board. Council to meet at least twice per year, or as often as necessary ! upon the ca11 of the co-chairs,who shall be elected by the Council from among its members. � �r ;, � Public health director and planning/zoning administrator to represent the County as ex-officio,non-voting � members. . � Budget: $5,000 annually. Council may recommend contractin�with outside agenc�for facilitation/ � support. p $ Council charged with making recommendations to the Board regarding allocatian of funds from a � Community�'ood Systems Development Fund. ;� Community Food Systems Development Fund: � A) $20,000 budgeted by the County Board of Supervisors to B) support non-recurring costs or expenses associated with new projects and/or programs recommended by the Policy Council and approved by the Board C) according to guidelines developed by the Policy Council and approved by the Board D) on the condition that the County's participation is matched by cash resources from private and other public sources. � E � . � � � � � DUBUQUE COUNTY COMMUNIT�'FOOD SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FUND �� POTENTIAL MODELS � � Vermont Community Foundation �I https://wvaw.vermontcf or�;ICormnrunit�Irn]7actlFaodandFarmInitiative.aspx � �, The Vermont Community Foundation funds high-performing organizations who collaborate and � develop projects with the potential for statewide, systemic impact and convene them throughout II the year to build a community of learr�ing. The Food and Farm Initiative aims to foster an �� environment in which new connections, deeper understanding, and innovative solutions can ', , emerge. � Pioneer Valley Grows '� littp:/Iww�v.�vgr�ws.net/ ; � ;; More of a network than a field of interest fund, but this networlc supports local foods � development in Massachuseets, including financing for entrepreneurs. j� � ,�, Central Louisiana Community Foundation i, http.//wwvv.c�nia.org/fresl�eenti�al/ J I ',i The Central Louisiana Community Foundation has a local foods fund but not sure they are y targeting entrepreneurs. The local economic development entity in Central LA, supported by the { Rapides Foundation, is focused on growing the local food economy. !�. ;; V LOCUS Impact Investing � htt�s.11locasimpactinvestin�.or�/ G � There is a lot of activity in the philanthropic world right novv around impact investing, and some ; of the resources organized by LOCU� on this site could ensure we don't under-estimate the ;� impact this could make in the community if we set it up right and leverage some of the " experience th�� already exists in this feld. � Glynwood (New York) � https://�;lynwaod.or�lwhat-we-do � While not specifically a fund, they seem to be doing work that aligns with our vision and they might be good people to contact. Jason Neises Coinmunity Developrnent Coordinator W Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque � � Cell 563.213.8357 � Worlc 563.588.2700 � 700 Locust Street, Suite 195, Dubuque, IA 52001 � www.dbqfoundation.org � Facebook � Twitter � LinkedIn � Goo�le+ y � G y � � � � u . a RESOLUTION NO. � RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A LINN COUNTY FOOD SYSTEMS COUNCIL WHEREAS,there are a number of stakeholders in Linn County involved in one or more of the following activities of a food system: food production,processing, distribution, marketing, I� access, consumption, and waste management. These groups would benefit frvm the q recommendations of an overarching council that recommends policy and coordination that � supports a resilient food system. � '� i�VHEREAS, in Apri12010 the Linn-Johnson Local Food Task Force, in its Regional Food System Plan, recommended the establishment of a collaborative Regional Food Policy Council a with representatives from the regions' counties and cities, and � I WHER.EAS, in January of 2012 Johnson County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution creating the Johnson County Food Policy Council. A Linn county food systems council would be important to achieve regional collaboration with Johnson County to capture the Iowa Corridor's economic impact of a regionally based food system. :� i WHEREAS, the Iowa Food Systems Council's recent report titled"Cultivating Resilience: A � Food System Blueprint that Advances the Health of Iowans,Farms&Communities" � recommends a similar action to establish regional food system councils appointed by county � Boards of Supervisors and Boards of Health, and ;� ',� WHEREAS, a Linn County Food Systems Council would be integral to the process of updating i� the Linn County Land Use Plan that the Linn County Planning and Development Department is i° currently initiatirrg.A Food Systems Council would advocate for policies and procedures � developed in the plan that would enhance the growth of the Linn County Local Food System, ,� and � WHEREAS, in the winter of 2011 the Iowa Corridor Food and Agriculture Coalition indicated � the economic impact of a local food system by� surveying 10 regional institutions that accounted � for over$2.7 million in local food purchases from farmers, bakers, butchers, etc. in the region, and WHEREAS, on Feb 18�`, 2011 over 120 farmers,restaurant owners, grocers, chefs, institutions, schools, food distributers and local food leaders held the first Come to the Table:Local Food � Summit for Producers and Purchasers. The event brought together buyers and sellers from over 9 regional counties to discuss scaling up our local food system into our institutions, grocery stores, and other regional food and entertainment venues. WHEREAS, food policy councils in other counties, cities and states have pravided government officials and stakeholders with a forum to identify policies that foster economic development, provide the community with fresh and nutritious foods and support stewardship of finite natural resources, and '� � � I � � • � NOW, THEREFORE THE LINN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DOES HEREBY � RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: ��,� � The Board finds that formation of a Linn County Food Systems Council is in the best interest of the citizens and businesses of Linn Lounty, IA. The board finds that the Council will improve � dialogue and discussion and will provide necessary advice on food and agriculture issues to the � county,municipalities, community boards, local agencies, nongovernmental organizations, businesses, and more. The Linn County Food Systems Council will address food system issues in the county, including the development ofthe Council's Governing Principles and strategic goals, �y data-gathering;research projects, policies to address food system issues and serve as a partner of ' the Iowa Corridor Food and Agriculture Coalition. I�� li BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that t�e Council shall be created according to the Organizational �; Guidelines attached hereto which may be revised from time to time as recommended by the � Council and approved by the Board of Supervisors. � 'il 1 I� On motion by , seconded by , passed i� and approved the day of , 2012. ; � Aye Nay Abstain t�bsent Barron ';I Harris � Langston i'; Oleson P Rogers �� JI � � � Brent Oleson, Chairperson Linn County Board of Supervisors � Attest: • By: � � � � � 9ry V 'I ORGANIZATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR CREATION OF THE LINN COUNTY FOOD SYSTEMS COUNCIL These organizational guidelines accompany Resolution# of the Linn County �� Board of Supervisors, passed on . These guidelines are to be used in the creation of the Food Systems Council and set forth the responsibilities of the Council as well as '` the commitment of the Board of Supervisors. These guidelines may be amended with approval � of the Board of Supervisors. ;; � I. Responsibilities ;; i �� a) Provide ongoing advice and input to the county, municipalities, community boards, agencies, � non-profits, businesses, etc. on food related issues as needed. ;! b) Annually hold two publicized public forums for the community to bring County food and 'I agriculture issues and opportunities to the community's attention for action. c) Develop a set of governing principles and strategic goals to guide future local government and community decision making related to food issues by January, 2013 �'� q d) Provide an annual report of findings and accomplishments to the Linn County Board of I� Supervisors and Iowa Corridor Food and Agriculture Coalition advisory board. I e) Identify and report back to the Board by March, 2013 on issues including but not limited to: i • Local land use policies and rules related to food production and distribution; and '; • Methods for promoting r�ral and urban businesses to build regional demand for ! locall�produced foods and food products; and � • County government food purchasing policies and practices. � Develop a work plan and identify potential sources of additional funding for the Food System I� Council in subsequent years. I� �� II. Membership � The Council shall have no fewer than 9 and no more than 15 community members with a strong understanding of the various segments of a local fooa system. Meanbers s�all be appointed by the Board of Supervisors to a t�rm of fc�ur y�ars9 �xc�r�t wh�n th� Cc�un�i1_ shall _fi_rst b� create� four members shall be appointed for a term of four years,thxee members for a term of three years,two members for a term of two years, and all other members for a term of one year. Members may be reappointed to no more than two consecutive terms. In recruiting and � selecting members for the Council representation from the following constituencies are preferred but not required: • Anti-hunger advocates • Economic Development � � Education and outreach • Restaurant/Institution � • Farmer/Rancher • Food Distribution/Processing � • Land Use and Conservation/Planning • At-large members - 2 County and 2 � • Registered Dietician/Medical Municipal staff or elected member Provider � � � � � � � � i � � 'yi il . � III. Linn County Commitment � Linn County will provide the necessary county staff time to support the facilitation of � Council meetings and activities and act as a place of contact for the Council. In addition to � staff support,the Board of Supervisors will consider budget requests that support the development and success ofthe I,inn County Food Systems Council. '�{ I IV. Iowa Valley RC&D Commitment � The Iowa Valley RC&D Food System Planner will provide support to the Council by � supporting meeting agenda development, speaker requests, and research support. ;) i� i, V. Budget ;' ;; { The Council may submit an annual budget request to the Board of Supervisors during the 'I. budget process. The Council shall seek and acquire further matching funds from grants, '� foundations and other non-county sources. � � I � IVo Structure � i At the initial meeting of the Council, members shall elect a Chair,Vice—Chair and Secretary. '� d Committees may be formed by the Council but are not required. ;, � The Council shall appoint from its membership two individuals to serve on the Iowa Corridor � Food and Agriculture Coalition Advisory�oard, coordinated by the Iowa Valley RC�D � Food System Planner,to share information with other regional food policy councils, boards I. and councils and to insure the implementation of the Iowa Corridor Food and Agriculture � Coalition Strategic Regional Food System Plan. ' � p; ,: � � i� i�{l i � ' � � � � � ' 9 � � �i � n � � � a � � � � �� ,�; y� G, �. ,y;, �� Y � ;� � � �;; I �:�� .�...=. � �, � �� r � �, i 'i q Mission � �� Contribute to community resiliency and wellness by fostering connections and strengthening our � tristate food system ',� . 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