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Council approves $80,000 contract to develop urban-ag planning using USDA grant; 9-2 vote
Summary
The council authorized a contract not to exceed $80,000 with AgriTecture LLC to support urban-agriculture planning funded by a USDA UAIP grant after debate about public presentations and whether to send the item to committee.
Lorain City Council voted 9-2 to authorize a contract with AgriTecture LLC for up to $80,000 to support urban-agriculture planning in the city, using funds from a USDA Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production (UAIP) grant.
The ordinance, introduced by Councilman Nutt, directs the safety service director to enter into the contract and was passed as an emergency after debate about whether council should send the item to committee for a presentation from the contractor. Council Member…
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