Summary
A volunteer who helped run the Park Hill community garden for decades resigned over new fees that could cost gardeners roughly $120 per plot, arguing the city shouldn't profit from gardeners who maintain the land.
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Last discussed Feb 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city would collect roughly $1,500-$1,800 annually if the roughly 12-15 plots are fee'd at $120 each.
The city treasury, modestly; and potentially gardeners if fees are set below the insurance-only benchmark.
Community gardeners, at least one of whom resigned rather than pay the new fees.
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