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y a City of Arden Hills Bench Memorial Program Policy Y Program Purpose: Through the Memorial Bench Program, friends and relatives can provide a . unique dedication to loved ones by placing a bench in one of Arden Hills' beautiful parks or along a City trail. This historical dedication provides a lasting remembrance in honor of a loved one and enhances the meaning of a bench to observers. General: 1. Memorial benches may be donated as a tribute to deceased residents OR to honor a community member who has made significant contributions to society Y through ears of g service or donation. 2. A memorial bench may be dedicated in/along the donator's park or trail of choice. 3. Donor may choose the general placement within a park or along a trail. However, the exact location of the bench is dependent upon existing site conditions and shall be determined by the Parks and Recreation Manager. 4. The City of Arden Mils will order, assemble and secure the bench with concrete footings g in the approved location. 5. The City will perform general maintenance and upkeep around the bench area. p p b. The City accepts no liability for damage to an memorials from vandals or third parties. Y 7. The City reserves the right to remove any memorials that have been damaged and is in the view of Parks and Recreation Manager, beyond repair. 8. Benches are made from recycled materials in cedar color providing low maintenance and p g UV protection. 9. The cost of a memorial bench is $700. 10. A bronze engraved plaque will be affixed to the backrest of the bench. In the event that the plaque is damaged, defaced, and/or removed, the City will replace it for the useful life of the bench. 11. The cost of the engraved plaque is$175. Procedures: 1. Bench Memorial Program brochures and order forms are available at City Hall or online at www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us. \\Me#ro-inct_us\ardenhills\PR&Pw\'arks\Bench-Memorial programVnemorial bench program policy.doc