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Program Purpose: Through the Memorial Bench Program, friends and relatives can provide a <br />unique dedication to loved ones by placing a bench in one of Arden Hills' beautiful parks or <br />along a City trail. This historical dedication provides a lasting remembrance in honor of a loved <br />one and enhances the meaning of a bench to observers. <br />General: <br />l . Memorial benches may be donated as a tribute to deceased residents OR to honor a <br />loved one. <br />2. A memorial bench may be dedicated in/along the donator's park or trail of choice. <br />3. Donor may choose the general placement within a park or along a trail. However, the <br />exact location of the bench is dependent upon existing site conditions and shall be <br />determined by the Parks and Recreation Manager. The final placement of the bench will <br />discussed with the donor before installation. <br />4. The City of Arden Hills will order, assemble and secure the bench with concrete footings <br />in the approved location. <br />5. The City will perform general maintenance and upkeep around the bench area. <br />6. The City accepts no liability for damage to any memorials from vandals or third parties. <br />7. The City reserves the right to remove any memorial benches that have been damaged, <br />and are, in the view of the Parks and Recreation Manager, beyond repair. The City <br />will replace the damaged memorial for the useful life of the bench as soon as practical. A <br />bench is guaranteed for a minimum of 10 years. <br />8. Benches are made from recycled materials in cedar color providing low maintenance and <br />UV protection. <br />9. The cost of a memorial bench is $700. A hand out with photo and specific style <br />information is available with the brochure. <br />10. A 10" x 3" bronze engraved plaque will be affixed to the backrest of the bench. In the <br />event that the plaque is damaged, defaced, and/or removed, the City will replace it for the <br />useful life of the bench. <br />11. The cost of the 10" x 3" engraved plaque is $150. A hand out with photo and specific <br />style information is available with the brochure. <br />D 0 A F � <br />\\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\PR&PW\Parks\Bench - Memorial Program\memorial bench program policy .doc <br />