HomeMy Public PortalAbout23-08-08 Resolution: Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts - Watertown Savings - SNAP Watertown City Council
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RESOLUTION# S G 2023 — R — S�
Resolution approving the Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds
WHEREAS: From time to time, this community is the beneficiary of a gift donated towards
improving the quality and spirit of its inhabitant's lives; and,
WHEREAS: The Watertown Savings Bank has committed to a generous gift of funds in
the amount of$1,000 for the SNAP match for the Farmers Market; and,
WHEREAS: The SNAP Match Program offers customers using SNAP benefits a dollar-for-
dollar match on their SNAP purchase, up to S15 per market day. Since established many
years ago, the SNAP Match has grown to reach many more food insecure customers each
season.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the City Council of the City known as the City
of Watertown, hereby accepts and appropriates, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 44, Section 53A, a gift of$1,000 from Watertown Savings Bank toward for the
SNAP match for the Farmers Market.
Council Member
I hereby certify that at a Meeting of the City Council for which a quorum was present, the
above Resolution was adopted by a vote of I' for, Oagainst, and Qpresent on August
8, 2023.
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Brendan- c aL--t Council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Council President
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mark S. Sideris, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr., John M. Airasian,
Council President Vice President & Councilor At Large
District C Councilor
Caroline Bays, John G. Gannon, Anthony Palomba,
Councilor At Large Councilor At Large Councilor At Large
Nicole Gardner, Lisa J. Feltner, Emily Izzo,
District
District A Councilor B Councilor District D Councilor