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CL-2851

New Business Item #: I.

Meeting Date:	11/01/2022
Subject: USDA Grant for Food Services at W. W. Moore, Jr. Detention Home
From:	Scott Booth

COUNCIL ACTION

First Reading:	11/01/2022
Final Adoption:	11/15/2022

SUMMARY

Each year, the W. W. Moore, Jr. Detention Home receives funds from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a result of the detention home's participation in the National School Nutrition Program. The revenue from the USDA offsets some of the costs related to the Food Service Operation at the detention home. It is projected the City will receive $31,746 for Fiscal Year 2023. The amount of funds received may be more or less depending on changes in the daily population.

BACKGROUND

The W. W. Moore, Jr. Detention Home will participate in the National School Nutrition Program during Fiscal Year 2023. The anticipated revenue is projected, and an appropriation is requested, based on utilization rates, reimbursement rates, and the number of days each meal or snack is reimbursed. The USDA reimbursement rates provided by the Department of Juvenile Justice Food Service Operation Unit for Fiscal Year 2023 are as follows: Breakfast - $2.67; Lunch - $4.35; and Snack - $.80. Breakfast and Lunch meals are reimbursed 365 days per year. Snacks are reimbursed 104 days per year. There is no reimbursement for Dinner meals. Based on the Average Daily Population of twelve last Fiscal Year, and the number of days meals and snacks are reimbursed, the W. W. Moore, Jr. Detention Home expects to receive approximately $31,746. USDA funds are received quarterly by the City of Danville.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that City Council adopt the attached Ordinance appropriating funds within the Special Grants Fund for expenses related to the Food Service Operation at the W. W. Moore, Jr. Detention Home.

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Ordinance