CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
                  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA



  Agenda Date:        October 3, 2022

  Action Required:    Approve resolution (Appropriation)

  Presenter:          Sue Moffett, Director

  Staff Contacts:     Mary Jane Skidmore
                      Laura Morris

  Title:              Appropriating Funding from the Virginia Department of Social Services
                      for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education & Training
                      Program (SNAP E&T) Laptop Loaner Program (1 of 2 readings)


Background
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) has provided funding to interested localities to
establish a laptop loaner program for clients participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program Education & Training (SNAP E&T) Program.
The Charlottesville Department of Social Services has received $15,400 from this funding.

Discussion
The purpose of the SNAP E&T program is to ensure that participants achieve a living wage and
attain economic independence. The laptop loaner program will give participants who do not have
computers the opportunity to access education and training through virtual/online platforms. The
department plans to purchase 20 laptops with this funding.

Alignment with City Council's Vision and Strategic Plan
Approval of this agenda item aligns with the City’s mission to provide services that promote equity
and an excellent quality of life in our community. It is consistent with Strategic Plan Goal 1: An
Inclusive Community of Self-Sufficient Residents and Objective 1.2, prepare residents for the
workforce and Objective 1.4, enhance the financial health of residents.

Community Engagement
Program staff will work directly with SNAP E&T participants.

Budgetary Impact
The Virginia Department of Social Services is providing 100% of the funding with no local, general
fund match required.

Recommendation
Staff recommends approval and appropriation of these funds.

Recommended Motion: "I move the RESOLUTION appropriating funding in the amount of
$15,400, received from VDSS for the SNAP and E&T Loaner Program"

Alternatives
Funds that are not appropriated will need to be returned to the Virginia Department of Social
Services. If funds are not appropriated, the department will be unable to provide laptops to SNAP
E&T participants.

Attachments
1.   SNAP E&T Laptop Loaner Program Resolution