4D Adoption of the Park Bench Donation Program Policy

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� ��H�,Ls City of Arden Hills Park Bench Donation Program Policy Pro�ram Purpose: The Park Bench Do�ation Prog,ram is designed io increase public enjoyment and participation in the City's parks. The Program also provides an excell�nt opportunity to honor a Ioved one ar to recognize someone's special achievement. General• Park benches may be don.ated anonymously. 2. Park benches may be donated to honor a loved one or to recognize someane's speciat achievement. 3. A park bench may be dedicated inlalong the danator's park or trail of choice. 4. Donoz may choose the general placement within a park or along a trail. However, the exact location of the bench is dependent upan existing site conditians and shall be determined by the Parks and Recreation Manager. The final placement of the bench wi11 discussed with the donar befare installation. 5. The City of Arden Hills will order, assemble and secure tk�e bench with concrete footings in the approved location. 6. The City wilt perform general maintenance and upkeep around the bench area. 7. The City accepts no liability for darnage to any bench frona vandals or third parties. The City reserves the right to remove az�y donated benches that have been damaged, and are, in the view of the Parks and Recreation Manager, beyond repair. The City wi11 replace the damaged xnemorial for the useful life of ihe bench as soon as practical. A bench is guaranteed for a minimum of 10 years. 9. Benches are made from recycled materials in cedar color providing low maintenance and W protection. 10. The cos� af a pazk bench is $500. A hand out with photo and speci�c style information is available with the brochure. Exact modeUstyle is subject �o change/availability. 1 T. For thase wishing to honor/recognize someon� or have the�r donation acknowledged with ihe donated bench, A 10" x 3" bronze engraved plaque is availab�e for purchase and can be aff�ed to the backrest of ihe bench. The cost ofthe 10" x 3" engraved plaque is $150. A hand out with photo and specific style inforrnation is available with the brochure. 12. In the event that the plaque is damaged, defaced, ancUor removed, the City will replace it for the usefullife of the bench. 11Metro-inet.uslardenhii{s1PR&PWIPar[cslBench -Donation ArogramU'ark Bench program policy .doc