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Replacement The city will not be responsible for replacing any donation if it is stolen, <br /> vandalized,destroyed,or it has exceeded its life cycle period. <br /> Decorations: Donations may not be decorated with portraits,ornaments, flags, figurines,or <br /> other decorations. <br /> Criteria for acceptance <br /> Park Plan: Donations must follow the approved park plan. If a plan does not exist,the donor <br /> must propose the placement of the donations under these conditions: <br /> 1. Provides a legitimate benefit, <br /> 2. Does not interfere with current or future use of the park facility,and <br /> 3. Does not require the relocation of other equipment or infrastructure to accommodate <br /> the donation. <br /> Hardscape Donations <br /> Installation: The installation of hardscape items such as,but not limited to,benches,signs, <br /> plaques, decks,and monuments may occur any time,weather permitting. <br /> Landscaping Donations <br /> Tree Selection: Tree species will be made from an approved list of trees provided and <br /> appropriately selected for the proposed location. The size will be based on the city ordinance <br /> landscaping section. For trees not based on the ordinance,the tree size will be reviewed by the <br /> Parks and Recreation Commission prior to City Council action. <br /> Tree Care: The city will be responsible for the care of the tree(s). <br /> Flowers: The planting,watering,weeding,mulching,and care of the bulbs and flowers will be <br /> the sole responsibility of the person(s) planting the flowers. If bulbs or flowers are planted <br /> with a tree,they need to be planted in the mulch at the base of the tree. All bulbs and flowers <br /> must be approved before planting. If not properly maintained,the city can remove the <br /> plantings at any time. <br /> Donation Plaques <br /> Material: If a standalone plaque is desired as part of a donation,it must be bronze and <br /> purchased through the City of Elk River,using an approved vendor to ensure the highest <br /> quality,life,and durability. For plaques that are attached to a donation,the plaque must be <br /> supplied by the vendor supplying the donation and shall be approved by the city. <br /> Content The city must approve all text and graphics on plaques associated with a donation. <br /> Site: The size of the memorial plaques shall be approved by city staff. Tree donation plaques <br /> will be a maximum 6 x 9 inches in size and mounted in concrete flush to the ground at the <br /> base of the tree donation. <br />