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Donation Program Policy <br />;` Your decision to make a donation to support Orono Parks is <br />truly appreciated. To ensure that you receive recognition and <br />-- potential tax deductibility, while maintaining appropriate <br />management of Orono's park systems for the benefit of all, the City has enacted the following <br />policies. These policies have been designed to protect park resources, values, and the park <br />visitor experience and do not supersede existing regulations or ordinances of the City of <br />Orono. <br />Tax Deductibility <br />Donors will receive a receipt that includes the date and amount of their donation. <br />. Donors are advised to consult with their own tax advisor to determine any potential tax <br />deductibility. <br />Site <br />Although suggestions will be considered for a particular location, placement of park <br />amenities in the City park system are subject to approval by city staff and will be <br />dependent on the needs of the City and planning processes already underway. Some <br />sites may be deemed inappropriate. <br />• The City retains the right to remove and/or relocate a donated element and plaque at <br />any time when they interfere with site safety, maintenance or construction activities. If <br />an element needs to be relocated, the City will notify the donor. In certain situations, <br />such as safety or emergency situations, the notification may be made after the action is <br />taken. In the event a donation must be permanently removed, the City will seek an <br />alternative location. If no such location can be found, the memorial plaque can be <br />placed on a different existing park feature at the donor's request. <br />MM <br />• Donated furnishings are property of the City of Orono and contributions of park benches <br />and picnic tables will be acknowledged by a plaque. The plaque is symbolic of the <br />donation and does not entitle the donor to ownership of the particular donated element. <br />. Plaques will be cast bronze with a beveled edge border. The size is 10" x 3", allowing <br />up to four lines and 24 characters per line M <br />(see example at right). n BENCH DEDICATED j t o <br />• The Donation Programis intended to FOP, HER TIRFLFI�S EPYORTS <br />increase public enjoyment of parks- therefore CR -EATING THIS PARK <br />wording for the plaque should have'a positive <br />tone. Donors are encouraged to choose messages that are uplifting, inspirational or <br />promote enjoyment of the park area in which the asset is located. Suggested language <br />for plaques is: <br />Dedicated to (Name) <br />(Year Installed) 4 <br />