HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-16; Parks & Recreation Commission; 0309-3; California Coastal Rose Society donationPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
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MTG. DATE: | 3/16/09
STAFF:LANCASTER
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
CALIFORNIA COASTAL ROSE SOCIETY
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ACTION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommend acceptance by the City Council the in-kind volunteer hours and contribution of the
California Coastal Rose Society at the Magee House during 2008.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Staff would like to recognize the outstanding volunteer service and contributions by the California
Coastal Rose Society at the Magee House during 2008. The volunteers donated 250 hours to
help weed, feed, mulch, dead-head, prune and plant roses in the Magee Rose garden. They
estimate their hourly rate at $7 per hour and this translates into an in-kind donation of $1,750.
Materials were also donated to help with the care of the roses. The materials donated include
organic fertilizers (8 bags of Alfalfa meal, 4 bags of Sul-Po-Mag, 8 bags of Rose & Flower Food),
40 bags of mulch, and 6 new roses, plus miscellaneous expenses provided by the California
Coastal Rose Society for 2008 is estimated at a value of at least $1,200.
The City of Carlsbad's Parks & Recreation Department is committed to building strong
community through service projects such as this, and wishes to acknowledge and recognize the
many talented volunteers from the California Coastal Rose Society that made this community
service project possible. Without their support and dedication, this project would not have been
possible.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The value of in-kind efforts and contributions on behalf of the California Coastal Rose Society for
2008 is estimated at $2,950.
EXHIBITS:
1. Certification of Volunteer Efforts letter prepared by the California Coastal Rose Society
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EXHIBIT 1
CERTIFICATION OF VOLUNTEER EFFORTS in
The Magee House Rose Garden in
Mage* Historical Park, Carlsbad, CA
By Ths California Coastal Ross Society for
Volunteer in-person service hours to weed, feed, mulch, dead-head, prune and
plant roses in the Mage* Rose garden performed by OCRS members total over
250 hours by the end of December. At an hourly minimum rate of $7 per hour
the total is $1,750.
Material*:
Organic fertilizers (8 bags of Alfalfa meal, 4 bags of SuJ-Po-Mag, 8 bags of Rose
& Flower Food), 40 bags of mulch, and 6 new roses, plus miscellaneous
expenses provided by OCRS or contributions by venders with a value of over
$1,200.
Summary:
Total value of efforts and contributions for 2008 Is $2,950.
Certification:
We certify that volunteer in-kind service time, materials and plants were furnished
to the City of Carlsbad's Magee House Garden during 2008 as described above.
Sharon McCoJgan - CCRS President
Robert WoeNfer - Magee Rose Garden Manager
California Coastal Rose Society
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