TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Darcey Rayner Shepard |
Park Operations Manager |
|
Parks |
David Tuchek |
Deputy Director Parks |
TITLE:
title
Community Garden Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Update on Community Gardens
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
PARCC Plan
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Brief update on the Community Garden expansion at Anderson Park.
OUTCOMES:
Community gardens were identified as a high need in the 2017 and 2022 PARCC Plan update. These were prioritized in the 2023-2024 budget process in response to our growing community and increased demands, particularly in the downtown core. Additional garden beds were installed and opened at Juel Park for the 2024 growing season and planning and ordering of supplies for the Anderson Park expansion began summer 2024. The community garden at Anderson Park will be open for the 2025 growing season.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
2022-2024
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Information gathered from the 2017 PARCC Plan, the 2022 PARCC Plan update, and surveys at Derby Days.
• Feedback Summary:
The feedback was overall supportive and appreciative of expansion at both locations, with downtown being an area with highest needs.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Community Gardens 2023-2024 Budget: $77,500
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
CIP
Budget Priority:
Healthy & Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
CIP
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/22/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A- Community Garden Update