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Budget subcommittee backs extra aid for North Coast Food Web but ties it to performance metrics
Summary
Committee members proposed increasing the North Coast Food Web award and discussed tying any additional funds to capacity (classes delivered) or program outcomes; staff suggested possible council-level assistance if needed.
The committee debated an increase to the North Coast Food Web request, given the organization's local service role and apparent operational threats. Some members urged increasing the award to $10,000 from the applicant's requested amount, while staff cautioned that any extra funding should be tied to deliverables.
"If you're going to give them dollars, then it should be tied to something," one staff member said, proposing a metric such as classes delivered or service units. Committee members agreed to a moderate increase with a recommendation that staff and the organization clarify capacity and expected outputs before additional funds are disbursed.
The committee included a recommendation to city council to consider additional support if warranted and asked staff to follow up with the Food Web on what extra funds would buy in terms of measurable services.
