CC 02-07-23 Item #13 Supplemental Memo to Council Questions Att 02 - City of Napa
PLANT-A-TREE MEMORIAL BENCH
PROGRAM INFO
The City of Napa Plant-A-Tree/ Memorial Bench Program provides individuals and organizations a
means to enhance our City Parks or trails while memorializing a person or special event. The program
provides an opportunity for citizens to provide funds for a tree or bench that honors family members
or friends who have passed on or the celebration of a special achievement or event.
By planting trees or installing new benches, City Parks and trails are beautified and the donations act
as a lasting memorial and remind the donors of those being honored. The Parks & Recreation
Services Department works with donors to help in the selection and location of either the tree or
bench. A specific list of trees for planting and a standard bench style has been designated for these
areas. Final approval of tree species and location, however, is the responsibility of the Department.
A certificate acknowledging the donation including the reason for the donation, the date the tree was
planted or bench installed and the location is presented to whomever the donor wishes. Permanent
plaques are only allowed for benches and must be supplied by the donor. Signs or markers are not
allowed for trees under this program.
If you or your organization wishes to participate in this program, please fill out the attached form and
return it to the Parks & Recreation Services Department. Parks Division staff will evaluate the desired
park location and contact you about your choice of available locations.
Once the City has approved the location, applicants will need to pay the appropriate fee in order for
the City to Purchase the tree or bench. The standard tree will be a 15-gallon container size. If desired,
a larger (24” box) may be selected for an additional fee if there is adequate planting space. Parks
staff will deliver the tree to the planting site. Staff will prepare the planting hole. If the donor wishes to
plant the tree, staff can assist or leave the entire planting to the donor. The donor will be contacted to
coordinate a planting date by staff. City staff will perform all bench installations.
Parks staff will maintain the tree by watering, staking, and pruning the tree when necessary.
Volunteers who wish to help with tree maintenance are always welcome. Please contact the Parks &
Recreation Services Department if you wish to volunteer to water or help with tree maintenance.
For more information on the Plant-A-Tree/ Memorial Bench Program, contact the Parks & Recreation
Services Department at 257-9529. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. -5:00p.m.
Mail or Fax Application to: No FEE Application
Parks & Recreation Services Department
1500 Jefferson St.
Napa, CA 94559
Phone (707) 257-9529
Fax # (707) 257-9532
Plant-A-Tree/ Memorial Bench
Program Application
1. Location: First Choice:
Second Choice:
Third Choice:
2. 15- gallon tree $274 per Tree Park Bench $1,269 Downtown -Per Bench $1,269
3. In Honor of:
3. Number of Trees Benches
4. Donated by:
5. I wish to have City staff: (check all that apply)
Plant tree
Dig planting hole only
Other:
6. Donor/Contact Person:
Address:
City State Zip
Daytime Phone: ( )
You will be contacted by Department staff regarding the tree selection and approved planting location.
Once approved you will need to pay the appropriate fees prior to installation
For Office Use Only
Approved Denied Modified as Follows:
Approved Date
Parks Manager/Supervisor
Total fees required to complete process $ (code)
Paid Date
Ordering and purchasing plaque is the responsibility of the applicant
City of Napa - Memorial Bench Plaque Standards
Must be -Cast Brass or Bronze – Blind mount threaded
Can accommodate
4 lines of text
3”
8 ”
Option 1 - Standard – covers 1 bench slat
Joe Smith Community Volunteer
Alston Park
In Honor of
Can accommodate
6 lines of text 5”
Option 2 - Standard – covers 2 bench slats Maximum
Size
11”
IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF
BILL WHATLEY
WITH NAPA PARKS & REC
PLANTED THIS “GROVE” OF TREES
IN 1973
Park Bench Downtown Bench
Made from recycled plastic Cast Iron and steel powder coated Finish
Parks Bench example
Plaque example – on seat back
DT -Backless – Riverfront/promenade only
Plaque on seat
DT -with back -Parks, plazas
Plaque on seat back