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Parks board approves "Taste of Culture" vending-machine proposal for city parks
Summary
The Logansport Parks and Recreation Board voted to allow staff to negotiate an agreement with Anna Ortiz to place multicultural snack-and-drink vending machines in city parks, directing staff to return with contract details, vendor proof-of-tax compliance and a budget for utilities.
The Logansport Parks and Recreation Board voted to let staff begin drafting an agreement with Anna Ortiz to place one or more “Taste of Culture” vending machines in city parks and to return to the board with contract details at the next meeting.
Board members said the machines, which Ortiz described as a rotating selection of prepackaged snacks and drinks representing different cultures, could expand food access in parks outside of the ballfield concession season. Ortiz told the board the machines will sell snacks and beverages sourced “from around the world” and that most products would be purchased prepackaged from local and online suppliers. Ortiz said the business is for-profit and that she will be responsible for collecting and remitting sales tax.
Why it matters: Board members framed the proposal as a low-cost way to add food options and support cultural diversity at…
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