Legislation Details

File #: 26-0390    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Donation Status: Passed
File created: 12/29/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/8/2026 Final action: 1/8/2026
Title: Request for approval to accept from Leo's Club of Tompkins High School the donation of items to create a community garden at Mary Jo Peckham Park to grow food for local food banks, valued at $462.00.
Attachments: 1. 10. Donation - Peckham Garden - Form 770.pdf
Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Donation

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Leo's Club of Tompkins High School

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to accept from Leo's Club of Tompkins High School the donation of items to create a community garden at Mary Jo Peckham Park to grow food for local food banks, valued at $462.00.
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Background and Discussion:
The Leo's Club of Tompkins High School is donating the materials to create a community garden at Mary Jo Peckham Park to support volunteerism and grow nutritious food to donate to local food banks to distribute to community members in need.

Expected Impact:
The donated community garden system will provide youth with an opportunity to volunteer and give back to the community at Mary Jo Peckham Park. The donated system will also provide nutritious foods for community members, supporting community needs.

Alternative Options: N/A

County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N2: Increase food/nutrition education and access to healthier food.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6...

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