Ms. Duff delivered a presentation on behalf of the O'Brien's Family Farm Foundation, a copy of which is available from the Office of the City Clerk. The presentation outlined the following:
a. history of the farm
b. purpose and objectives of the farm
c. accomplishments to date
d. existing programs and partnerships
e. volunteer involvement
f. community benefits of the farm and learning centre
g. proposed design and site plan
h. operational goals
i. current capital budget
j. "Room to Grow" campaign - to raise $500,000 from private individuals, foundations and businesses with an interest in food security and links to the Irish community
The Foundation is requesting capital funding from the City in the amount of $100,000 for construction of the Learning Centre, Agriculture Infrastructure and Land Remediation.
Mayor Breen thanked the group for their work to date and gave an assurance that the request would be brought forward for discussion as part of the City's 2020 budget process.