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Park Memorial and Donation Policy Outline Standards Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines, standards, and procedures for the installation and care of donated park elements whether cash or physical property donation. This relates to,but not limited to: • Park benches • Trees • Bicycle racks • Monuments/Plaques • Picnic tables • Drinking fountains • Interpretive Signage • Flags Flowers (annuals or perennials), shrubs, and bushes shall not be considered approved elements. Acquisition or purchase: The city and the community have an interest in ensuring that donated park elements are high quality as related to style, appearance, durability,and ease of maintenance. City staff will approve all donated park elements and will oversee the installation of those elements. Cost The donor shall cover the full cost for the purchase,installation, and maintenance during the expected life cycle of donated park elements. A fee schedule will be used in which the city will outline the donor costs for donations,installations,and maintenance. Ownership: Donated park elements and/or their associated donation acknowledgement become city property. Installation: The city will be the responsible party to install or oversee the installation of all donated elements. Maintenance: The city will maintain the allowed donation(s) only for the expected life cycle of the donation(s). Volunteers may maintain donations but need to be approved through the city volunteer program. Replacement The city will not be responsible for replacing donated elements,including plaques and trees, due to damages or loss of elements at the end of their life span,as per the donation agreement. Within the life cycle period, the city is NOT obligated to replace the gift or park element if it is stolen,vandalized or destroyed. Decorations. Donated element(s) may not be decorated with portraits, ornaments, flags, figurines, or other decorations.