Friends Of The Farm (FOTF): Samuell Farm, Dallas, TX: Local Benefits

Benefits to Dallas
of Friends Of The Farm Management Proposal
100% of revenues used for operation/maintenance of Samuell Farm. Continuation of community services and activities for Dallas residents at no cost to city of Dallas. Increased Dallas tourism through expanded educational/recreational attractions. Renovation and preservation of historically significant property Creation of community programs to benefit high-risk youth and families in Dallas. Integration with and support of various judicial and public service agencies in Dallas. Operation as rural farm park complies with request by Dr. Samuell. Business model projects park will become self-funding within 18 months.
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"If there is an island of innocence in the sea of evil that permeates the urban environment of major cities in this nation, Samuell Farm would be it."
-- Henry Tatum - The Dallas Morning News

The proposal made by Friends Of The Farm (“FOTF”) to the City of Dallas is a plan for the continuation and expansion of community services at the historic 340-acre park known as Samuell Farm. FOTF was created to preserve this landmark visited by hundreds of thousands of local residents over the past two decades, and to ensure its continued operation as an "island of innocence" for future generations that come to hike, picnic, fish, or gaze across a broad expanse of Tall Grass Prairie and fertile farmland. Included in this group of future "farmers" are over 275,000 schoolchildren in grades PK though 12 who will benefit from the educational and recreational experiences that Samuell Farm will provide. Other programs and services are directed at benefiting over 225,000 children in Dallas County who are affected by the consequences of divorce, separation, abuse, or neglect. Additional community service programs under consideration will benefit the elderly and infirm.

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The implementation of this program requires no funding by the City of Dallas. It does not rely upon tax increases on special bond programs. Start-up capital will be obtained from the private sector. Future funding, if needed, will be obtained through donations or through revenues derived from services offered at Samuell Farm. All revenues net of ordinary operating expenses will be used for the future operation, maintenance, and expansion of Samuell Farm. FOTF is a Texas non-profit corporation that was formed for the sole purpose of leasing, managing, operating, expanding and preserving Samuell Farm. Incorporated in February of 2002, FOTF was given tax exemption status as a federally recognized 501(c)(3) corporation on June 7, 2002.