Local Government Food Policy Database
Food Purchasing and Contracting Policy, Resolution No. 1564-08
| Jurisdiction Name | Cleveland |
| State / Province | OH |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 396,816 |
| Population Range | 1 million or more |
| Year | 2008 |
| Policy Links |
Download PDF View Policy Online |
| Policy Type | resolution |
| GFC Topic | community food connections |
| Keywords | contracting, food contracting, food contracting policy, food economy, food procurement, food purchasing, food purchasing policy, institutional purchasing, local, local economy, local food, local food procurement, local food purchasing, pledge, procurement, purchasing, regional economy |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Cleveland City Council |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Cleveland City Council, Cleveland Office of Sustainability |
| Supporting Entity(s) | Local Purchasing Working Group of the Food Policy Council |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
established a pledge by the City to incorporate local food purchasing into city food contracts (10% sourced from within 150 miles); led to the establishment of Ordinance No. 1660-A-09, which now mandates the City’s role in supporting the purchase of locally-produced food |
| Additional Resources |
https://www.dln.com/cr/index2008/October152008.pdf |
