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6 Refund of Tax Payment to Natvarlal Patel 140 Emme t St On motion by Ms. Szakos , seconded by Ms. Galvin , the consent agenda passed . (Ayes: Ms. Galvin, Ms. Szakos, Mr . Bellamy, Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Signer; Noes: None.) APPROPRIATION : FUNDING FOR SNAP E&T PILOT PROGRAM - $37,581 (carried) F unding for SNAP E&T Pilot Program Ms. Kuknyo presented to Council and explained the program and the funding. She answered clarifying questions for Councilors. Mr. Signer as ked M s. Kuknyo to speak to how this aligns with the City ’s Strategic Plan for the public's edification. On motion by Ms. Szakos, seconded by Mr. Bellamy, the m otion carrie d . APPROPRIATION : NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS (N.E.A.) OUR TOWN GRANT - "PLAY THE CITY" $30,000 MATCH (c arried ) National Endowment for the Arts (N.E.A.) Our Town Grant - "Play the City" $30,000 Ms. Tierra Howard , Grants Coordinator, a nd Mr. Matthew Slaats with Bridge P.A.I. presented to Council. Ms. Galvin said Council needs a better understanding o f the outcomes for this project. Ms. Howard clarified that when Council approved the grant in January 201 5 , they also approved the matching grant money. Ms. Szakos s aid we have already given the City's word, and this is the allocation of that. However, w hen we spend this kind of money, we should really know what we are getting, preapproved or not. Mr. Signer said w e should have a clear budget and explanation with an explicit statement of what the funds are being used for in order to vote at the next reading. On motion by Mr. Bellamy, seconded by Ms. Galvin, the motion carrie d .