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ATTACHMENT 1 <br />Page 1 of 3 <br /> <br /> <br />Policy: Memorial Bench Donation <br /> <br /> <br />1. PURPOSE <br /> <br />The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines, standards, and procedures for the <br />installation and care of memorial benches donated to City of Pleasanton parks and trails. The <br />City encourages donations and seeks to manage aesthetic impacts and mitigate ongoing <br />maintenance costs. Acceptable donations are dependent upon the specific needs and available <br />locations within City parks and trails. <br />Guidelines established by this policy apply to all donations made after the effective date of this <br />policy. Donations made prior to the adoption of this policy shall be subject to applicable sections <br />of this policy. Standards established by this policy will apply to installation methods, donation <br />acknowledgements, and long-term care of all donations made after adoption. <br />2. SCOPE <br /> <br />This policy applies to City of Pleasanton owned parks and trails, including trails located within or <br />adjacent to open space areas. This policy does not apply to City buildings. <br /> <br />3. GUIDELINES FOR EXISTING DONATIONS <br /> <br />Definition of an Existing Donation: For the purpose of this policy, existing donations are <br />those installed prior to the adoption of this policy. <br />Appearance and Aesthetics: Decoration, ornamentation, and adornment of donated memorial <br />benches can interfere with routine maintenance and the appearance of the donated item. <br />Nothing shall be hung or tied to memorial benches. Landscaping shall not be installed around <br />donated benches. <br />Maintenance: Donated memorial benches become City property. Donations made prior to the <br />adoption of this policy are to be maintained by the City during their life spans. <br /> <br />4. STANDARDS FOR NEW DONATIONS <br /> <br />Definition of New Donations: New donations are those made after the adoption of this policy. <br />Acquisition and Purchase: The City and the community have an interest in ensuring that <br />memorial benches purchased and installed be of high quality related to style, appearance, <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />Page 91 of 318