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r <br /> �°tio Donation Program Policy <br /> s�, ; Your decision to make a donation to support Orono Parks is <br /> �qkESH���G 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 /> altemative 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 /> Plaque <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 <br /> (see example at right). <br /> • The Donation Program is intended to <br /> increase public enjoyment of parks; therefore <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 />