To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Collecting Donations for a Community Garden at Gallops Senior Center

Initiator

Parks and Recreation

Recommendation

Authorize the Columbus Parks and Recreation to accept donations in the form of \n \n gift certificates, check, cash and/or labor from sponsors and individuals for \n \n the purpose of building and maintaining a Garden of Giving at Gallops Senior \n \n Center.

Approval

Pending

Background

The main concept of this garden at Gallops Senior Center is to give veterans

dealing with PTSD a therapeutic activity. It will be called the Garden of

Giving. The harvest will be used by the seniors at Gallops and any and all

organizations and individuals are welcome.

Analysis

This garden will be used for the seniors and community that utilize Gallops

Senior Center.

Financial Considerations

Columbus Parks and Recreation provides a site, staff, and administration of

each programs. The donations of money and supplies are provided by sponsors and

individuals.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

None is expected.

Legal Considerations

Approval of Council is requested for these City Sponsored events and programs.

Recommendations/ Actions

Approve the resolution authorizing Columbus Parks and Recreation to collect

donations for The Garden of Giving at Gallops Senior Center.

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