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March 28, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
22. A Resolution Accepting the Donation of Materials and Equipment for the Construction of the Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center (PARC) Community Garden
Strategic Priority
Neighborhood Revitalization
Description

The Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center (PARC), currently under construction, on the City's eastside is nearing completion.  The construction contractor, JE Dunn, has volunteered his team and donated materials and labor in the amount of $16,500; Hussey, Gay, and Bell has donated $4,000, and Mandel Design donated an additional $2,000 in landscaping and architectural support.  These generous donations were necessary to finish the community garden construction.  These firms along with the Human Services and Parks and Recreation Departments, and community residents will construct the garden on April 4, 2019.  The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  A motion to formally accept this donation appears in the resolution section of the agenda.This community garden contributes to a healty lifestyle, positive social interaction, and community education.  This action formally accept the donation of materials and equipment from JE Dunn, Mandel Design, and Hussey, Gay and Bell, for the PARC community garden.

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Margaret Williams, Assistant Director of the Human Services Department
Financial Impact
N/A
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: PARC Community Garden Donation Resolution.pdf
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