CC 02-07-23 Item #13 Supplemental Memo to Council Questions Att 03 - City of Palo AltoThe City of Palo Alto Adopt‐a‐Park Memorial Bench Program
Application
Thank you for inquiring about the City of Palo Alto’s Adopt-a-Park Memorial Bench Program.
There are various park locations to choose from throughout Palo Alto and our staff is prepared
to assist you when you are ready to proceed.
*Please note: No new applications will be accepted for Foothills Park
General Information
Cost
$4,000.00 donation is collected for a memorial plaque to be placed on an existing park bench
Approximate Order Time
Order time for benches is approximately 6-8 weeks. Upon receipt of the plaque/bench, the Open
Space and Parks Division require a minimum of 2 weeks to arrange an installation.
Maintenance
The maintenance of the benches will be the responsibility of the Open Space and Parks
division. Maintenance (graffiti removal, sanding/staining, and periodic cleaning) will be provided
by the City for the life of the bench.
There is a ten-year (10) guarantee of furniture maintenance and plaque replacement. The
furniture will be kept in place as long as it is serviceable beyond the 10 year period. When a
bench is no longer serviceable, applicants will be advised and given the opportunity to purchase
a new bench under the terms and conditions then in effect.
Ordering Process
1.Upon receiving the signed Adopt-a-Park memorial bench application, City staff will
contact the donor to discuss bench location options. Forms could be emailed or mailed
directly to:
Jeanette Serna
Program Assistant, Open Space, Parks & Golf Division
3201 East Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Email: Jeanette.Serna@CityofPaloAlto.org
Phone: 650-496-5916
2.City staff will provide donor with a plaque proof.
3.Once a bench location and plaque proof is approved by City staff, donor will submit
payment.
4.Upon receipt of payment, City staff will order the plaque/bench.
5.City staff will contact the donor when the plaque/bench is received to discuss the
installation timeline.
6.City staff will email the donor a photograph of the memorial bench after installation.
7.City staff will provide the donor with a donation recognition letter.
I understand and agree to all of the terms and conditions above
Signed..................................................................
Date.................................
Please provide the following information so that we can better serve you.
Name: _________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: __________
Home phone: ___________________________ Work phone: ______________________
E-mail address:__________________________________
Requested Locations:
*Please note that staff will do their best to accommodate your request for a bench location, but
you may be required to select a location based on park needs.
*No new applications will be accepted for Foothills Park
Bronze plaques measure 8” wide by 4” tall. Standard lettering is ¼”. One
line may use 3/8” letters. All lettering is upper case.
Periods, commas and hyphens count as one character. Each line will be
centered on the plaque.
Line 1: ¼”
Line 2: 3/8” or ¼” (Circle the size preferred)
Line 3: ¼”
Line 4: ¼”