Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Stacey Dicke, Parks and Recreation Director
Contact Info
(830) 221-4350 - sdicke@nbtexas.org
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Presentation of the Legacy Tree, Legacy Bench, and Main Plaza Memorial Brick program through the Parks and Recreation Department.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The Parks and Recreation Department has a donation program available for individuals or groups to purchase a legacy tree, legacy bench or memorial brick. Each program provides opportunities to honor people, cherish the memory of a loved one, celebrate a birth, commemorate special events such as a wedding or anniversary, or simply help beautify our parks.
Trees, benches, or bricks are unique gifts that last for several lifetimes.
A permanent record of all donations is kept at the Parks and Recreation office. Donors receive a location map and certificate suitable for framing. Information shown on the certificate includes the honoree name, donor name, occasion, date and location of the tree, bench or brick.
Legacy Tree Program:
Donation: $250 per tree
Donations to the Legacy Tree Program are used to purchase the tree, provide tree care and protection. These trees help reforest our parks. Tree species will be selected by the City’s Urban Forester to best fit the planting location and encourage a diverse and healthy forest.
Legacy Bench Program:
Donation: $1,100 per bench
Donations to the Legacy Bench Program are used to purchase a five foot park bench. Benches provide a peaceful place of rest and reflection for park visitors. A plaque on the backrest will commemorate the honoree/event of choice.
Main Plaza Brick Program:
Donation $150 per brick
Donations to the Brick Program are used to purchase an engraved brick that will be installed on the Main Plaza. Funds will also be used to beautify and maintain the Plaza and the historic monuments. Bricks measure 8’ X 4” X 2.5”
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Fund collected for this program are placed in the Donations Fund and are tracked and used specifically for the items noted.
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