REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Recognition of the Donation in the Amount of $6,500 From Jerold W. Louderback, Jr. for the Purchase and Installation of a Memorial Bench to be Located in the Greek Section of the Mission City Memorial Park in Honor of Pauline M. Louderback, Ernest M. Peterson, and Helen F. Peterson and Related Budget Amendment
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
In accordance with Council Policy 051, Donations to the City (Attachment 1), the City Manager's Office & Parks & Recreation Department reviewed the request and has approved the donation in the amount of $6,500 from Jerold W. Louderback, Jr. for the purchase and installation a memorial bench. The donation was found to be consistent with the City's goals and objectives and in the best interest of the City. The memorial bench will be located in the Greek section of the Mission City Memorial Park In Honor of Pauline M. Louderback, Ernest M. Peterson, and Helen F. Peterson, and the asset noted in the City's park inventory for public use.
Per the Council Policy, for a donation of $1,000 or more, the donor shall be invited to a Council Meeting to be recognized under Special Order of Business and receive a letter of acceptance and appreciation signed by the Mayor and City Manager's Office.
DISCUSSION
The City of Santa Clara has two cemeteries, the inactive Agnew Historic Cemetery and the active Mission City Memorial Park (MCMP). The 25-acre MCMP, located at 420 N. Winchester Blvd., has been active since the 1850's and includes in-ground graves, above ground mausoleums, an office and a chapel.
The MCMP provides a quiet, peaceful place for people to enter and honor their family members gravesites, or to enjoy a moment of reflection in a beautifully landscaped and tree shaded environment. Visitors also include regular walkers, bird watchers and people seeking quiet solitude.
The City has accepted donations for the City to provi...
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