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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Garden at West Hill Application FormPage 1 of 3 Community Garden at West Hill Application Form Ithaca Town Clerk, 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 PART 1: Gardener Information Are you a  New gardener  Returning gardener First Name(s) (print): _________________________________________________________________ Last (Family) Name: __________________________________________________________________ Street Address: _______________________________________________________________________ Town: ________________________________________ Zip code: _____________________________ Phone number: (____)______________________________  home  cell Alternative phone number: (____)_____________________  home  cell E-mail address: _______________________________________________________________________ Please check the best way to get in touch with you:  Email  Mail delivery Do you request Garden information in a language other than English?  NO  YES If yes, to what language do you request translation?__________________________________________ The Garden will make every reasonable effort to provide essential information to non-English speakers in their native language. If translation is not available from the Town, Gardeners must secure their own translation services as necessary to ensure they understand and agree to follow the Garden rules and bylaws. PART 2: Plot Selection and Payment The 2024 fee is $20 for your first standard plot (20’x20’) or $10 per half-plot (10’x10’). Depending on availability, you may request additional plots at no additional cost. How many plots do you request for your household? _____________  Standard or  Half Plot Payment included with application: $________________ Returning Gardeners Primary Plot Request  I request the same primary plot(s) I had last year  I request a different plot(s): ______________ New Gardeners Primary Plot Request  I request any available plot  I request a specific plot(s): _____________ Additional information or requests you would like the Garden Council to consider: _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of 3 PART 3: Community Work Days The Town of Ithaca provides no labor or upkeep to our Garden beyond providing compost and tools. We are responsible for mowing, covering unused plots, maintaining the fence, and all other Garden upkeep. Therefore, all gardeners are required to work a minimum of 2 hours each month during Community Work Days. You may be asked to contribute to other garden tasks outside of the Community Work Days. There are jobs for all Gardeners regardless of your skills or physical ability. Community work days will be posted at the Garden beginning mid-April. PART4: Rules and Code of Conduct Code of Conduct: I understand and agree that 1. Pets are not allowed inside the Garden fence under any circumstances. The penalty for bringing a pet into the garden may include immediate loss of access to the Garden. 2. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed at the Garden. 3. No smoking is allowed in the Garden or within 25 feet of the fenced perimeter. 4. This is an organic garden. I agree to use only organic pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and fungicides. 5. The Garden community does not tolerate verbal or physical behavior that is aggressive, intimidating, threatening, harassing, or violent in any way. The penalty for such behavior may include immediate loss of access to the Garden. 6. I will not harvest or disturb other people’s plots. 7. I am responsible for the behavior of my guests or designees. Rules: I understand and agree that 8. I must work/plant my plot by June 1 (weather permitting) or risk losing it. (If circumstances prevent this, I will notify the Garden Council.) 9. I must maintain my plot throughout the season. If I am prevented from working the plot for 2 weeks or longer (e.g., due to illness, injury, or vacation) I will notify the Garden Council as soon as possible or risk losing my plot. 10. Perennial plants should be planted in my primary plot only. I will not plant perennials in additional plots, as these may become available to new gardeners in subsequent years and perennials will be lost. 11. I must plant only on my plot(s). If plantings encroach into neighboring plot(s) or pathways, the gardener of the neighboring plot or person tasked with clearing the path can remove or take ownership of the plant or part of the plant encroaching on their plot or path. 12. I will be mindful of plant placement and not cause shading into adjoining plots with high plants or trellises on the edges of their plot. 13. I may not erect any permanent structures. 14. At the end of the season, I must clear all plantings (other than overwintering or perennials), weeds, and debris from my plot and return all tools and equipment to their rightful place. 15. As per the Town of Ithaca, no cannabis plants are permitted in the Community Garden. Maintenance: I understand and agree that 16. I will keep my plot(s) and surrounding path(s) clear of weeds, tools, and obstructions. 17. I will take care of the tools and supplies available for use in the shed. These items must be returned to the shed when not in use, so they are available for others. I will remove any excess dirt to always keep tools in good working order. Page 3 of 3 Work Requirement: I understand and agree that 18. I must fulfill a work commitment of 2 hours per month during the active gardening season, coordinated through the Garden Council. PART 5: Statement of Agreement I, (print name)______________________________________, attest that I am applying for a plot at the West Hill Community Garden for myself alone or with a member of my immediate household. I understand that it is not permissible to apply for a plot in anyone else’s name, and that I am responsible for actively working and maintaining each plot I receive. I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Rules and Code of Conduct of the West Hill Community Garden. I understand that neither the garden group nor owners of the land are responsible for my actions. I THEREFORE AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS THE GARDEN GROUP AND OWNERS OF THE LAND FOR ANY LIABILITY, DAMAGE, LOSS , OR CLAIM THAT OCCURS IN CONNECTION WITH USE OF THE GARDEN BY ME OR ANY OF MY GUESTS. ___________________________________________________________________ Printed Name ___________________________________________________________________ Signature ___________________________________________________________________ Date Return your completed application with payment to: Ithaca Town Clerk, 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 What’s Next? After your completed application and payment have been received, the Town Clerk will forward your application to the West Hill Community Garden Council. The Council will assign your plot(s) and send you an email or letter to confirm the assignment. At that time, you are free to begin working your plot. Happy Gardening!