INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: April 8, 2023
Subject: POLICY ON MEMORIALS/DEDICATIONS ON COUNTY PROPERTY
Submitted For: Monica Nino
Department: County Administrator
Referral No: IOC 24/**
Referral Name: Memorials/Dedications Policy
Presenter: Julie Enea, County Administrator's Office & Carrie Ricci, Public Works Dept.
Contact: julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us
Referral History:
During the February 2024 IOC planning meeting, Vice Chair Andersen asked staff to research policies on establishing memorials on County property other than County buildings and rooms in buildings, which are already governed by existing policy, such as public walkways, benches, trees or landscaped areas, etc., for possible future referral to the IOC.
Referral Update:
IOC Staff has begun working with Deputy Public Works Director Carrie Ricci to begin scoping a policy for possible referral to the IOC. Many agencies have well established policies and procedures for this purpose from which content can be drawn. A review of other agencies' policies identified several policy areas that will need consideration in the drafting of a County policy:
Policy Questions for IOC:
* What types of amenities/fixtures should be offered for dedications? Benches only or also picnic tables, playground areas, drinking fountains, BBQ pits, bike racks, pergolas, walking paths / bridges or other fixtures?
o Should existing fixtures be made available for dedication or only newly installed fixtures?
o Should the County develop an inventory of eligible amenities at only pre-determined locations or consider any requests and determine feasibility on a case-by-case basis?
* Assuming a limited inventory eligible for dedication:
o Should original donors be offered a first option to renew a dedication at full replacement cost at the end of a donation period or should the opportunity be re-opened to all?
o Should a waiting list be established, or should inventory be considered on a first come, f...
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