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COUNTY Policy Title Date; Motion No.
Commemorative Bench Program Policy April 25, 2023 151/23
Purpose:
The Commemorative Bench Program serves to:
1. Provide r(siuri,u) �nd visitors with an opportunity to donate a bench to honor the memory and/or
recognize the achievements of a friend or loved one and;
2. Promote a sense of community and ownership of parks,trails, and open spaces in the County.
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Policv Guidelines:
• Groups or individuals may request to purchase a commemorative bench to be placed on municipally
owned land.
• Site Identification:
o Sites are to be chosen in consultation with Kneehill County Parks staff; however,this does not
preclude installations at other locations or the replacement of old existing benches.
o Benches will not be permitted in hazardous or environmentally sensitive areas, or under/over
utility corridors.
o Sites will also be reviewed for maintenance accessibility, for appropriate spacing from other
benches, and in accordance with existing and anticipated County bylaws, policies and directives.
o Sites will be allocated to donors on a first come, first-served basis.
o Kneehill County will maintain an accurate register of each memorial bench location.
• Benches will be a standard 6ft bench with back frame manufactured for commercial /public use.
• Bench memorial plaques will be of a material suitable for outdoor benches, and sizing will be
standardized based on the size of the bench with average sizing of 8" x 2 3/4" and shall not contain
language that is obscene or offensive in nature.
• All benches and plaques will be purchased through Kneehill County.
• Installation will be undertaken by Kneehill County staff and will become the property and responsibility
of Kneehill County.
• Kneehill County reserves the right to refuse any application in memory of a publicly controversial
individual; a controversial historical leader; a loved one that is not deceased; an animal or a pet.
Policv Procedure:
• Kneehill County Parks staff will administer the policy in accordance with the procedures outlined
below.
• The applicant will complete a memorial bench application form and submit to the Kneehill County
Parks Department, which will outline up to 3 possible bench locations,
• An application form is only considered complete when the location of the bench and wording for
memorial plaque has been approved by Parks Department.
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Section Policy No. Page
Parks & Public Spaces 12-3 2 of 2
Policy Title Date Motion No.
Commemorative Bench Program Policy April 25, 2023 151/23
• If all sites are unacceptable, the Kneehill County Parks Department will work with the applicant to find
another suitable location.
• Once a suitable location is approved,the applicant will submit full payment where upon the bench will
' be ordered and installed. Rates will be set through the Master Rates Bylaw and will include the cost of
the bench, shipping, memorial plaque engraving, and installation
• NOTE: Kneehill County reserves the right to move or remove a commemorative bench should the
location be determine to be unsuitable in the future. Every attempt will be made to relocate the bench
to an appropriate location in keeping with the dedication.
• Lifespan of bench is anticipated to be a minimum of 15 years, at which time the bench may be
removed and the location will then become available for either renewal or replacement.
L Jerry Witt ck, Mike Haugen,
Reeve CAO
Approved: April 12, 2016 144/16
Approved: October 8, 2019 382/19
Approved: April 25, 2023 151/23
Review Date: April 25, 2027