TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Kelly Olivera, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Christopher L. Cauley, MPA, Economic & Community Development Director
Derrick McArthur, Economic Development Manager
DATE: April 1, 2024
RE:
Title
Murchison Road Grocery Co-operative Feasibility and Options
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
Districts 2, 3, and/or 4
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal I - Safe & Secure Community
1.3: Ensure low incidents of property and violent crime.
Goal II - Responsive City Government Supporting a Diverse and Viable Economy
2.2: Community Revitalization - Invest in community places to ensure revitalization and increase quality of life.
2.3: Leverage partnerships for job creation and retention, with focus on local and regional workforce to increase per capita income.
2.4: Economic Development: Sustain a favorable development climate to encourage business growth.
Goal III - City Investment in Today & Tomorrow
3.2: Manage the City's future growth and strategic land use.
Goal IV - Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
4.5: Neighborhood Vitality - Ensure a place for people to live in great neighborhoods.
Executive Summary:
City Council received an administrative report in November of 2023 regarding the feasibility of various options to address healthy food access disparities in and around Murchison Road. At that meeting, Council requested staff bring the topic back to a City Council Work Session for further discussion. Council is asked to receive the information and update on this topic.
Background:
Community economic development professionals routinely engage in retail recruitment efforts to address socioeconomic issues or increase economic activity. During the Murchison Choice Planning Grant, the community spoke of the need for healthy eating options. Food insecurity is closely correlated to obesity, mental health issues, high poverty, crime, and neighborhood security. Currently, grocery...
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