Brief

Council File 26-0600-S59 is a 2026 budget recommendation that directs funding—drawn from American Rescue Plan Act resources—toward expanding the Good Food Zones pilot program and supporting related economic development efforts including JEDI Zones, legacy business support, and future funding for economic development programs. Introduced by Council on June 24, 2026, the file was referred to the Economic Development and Jobs Committee on July 8, 2026, where it currently sits pending.

Full summary

This 2026 budget recommendation allocates American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to advance several interconnected economic development priorities. The file directs resources to expand the Good Food Zones pilot program, an initiative aimed at improving food access and supporting local economic activity in underserved neighborhoods. It also addresses broader economic development through Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zones, legacy business preservation, and general economic development programming. The file was introduced by Council on June 24, 2026, and referred to the Economic Development and Jobs Committee on July 8, 2026. As a 2026 budget recommendation, it represents Council's direction on how to allocate federal pandemic relief funds within the city's economic development strategy. The specific dollar amounts and detailed program requirements are part of the budget resolution process. The file remains pending in the Economic Development and Jobs Committee. Given its budget recommendation status, it will likely require committee review, potential public input, and ultimately Council floor approval. The expiration date of June 24, 2028, reflects the standard two-year budget cycle timeline. No additional activity beyond the initial referral has been recorded as of the most recent log entry.

Activity (1)

• 2026-07-08 Council document(s) referred to Economic Development and Jobs Committee.

Documents (1)

• 2026-06-24 Budget Recommendation · other