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Lancaster council approves memorial bench program; resolution 25-10 establishes revenue and expenditure projects
Summary
Council voted unanimously to establish a memorial bench program that allows a one-time $3,500 donation for a personalized bench with a 10‑year maintenance commitment; resolution 25-10 establishes the related revenue and expenditure projects.
The Lancaster City Council voted unanimously on March 25 to adopt a resolution establishing the city’s proposed Memorial Bench Program. The council approved Resolution 25-10 to create the revenue and expenditure projects needed to run the program.
The program, presented by Nicole Floto, administrative assistant for parks and facilities, allows residents to purchase a six-foot personalized bench for a one-time donation of $3,500. The donation covers the bench, customization, professional installation and a 10-year maintenance period that includes graffiti removal, paint touch-ups and periodic cleaning. Floto said the 10-year maintenance period begins on the date of installation and that, if a bench becomes irreparable during those 10 years, the city will replace it at no cost to the original purchaser for the remainder of the original maintenance term.
Why it matters: The program provides a new avenue for residents to memorialize individuals in city parks while setting explicit terms for maintenance and removal. Council action authorized the creation of the required budget projects so the program can be implemented.
Council action and vote: Councilmember motioned to accept PH1 recommending Resolution 25-10 (establishing the revenue and expenditure project) and a colleague seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with three yes votes. The council explicitly closed the public hearing before making the motion.
Program details as presented: - One-time donation: $3,500 for a six-foot personalized bench. - Personalization: Inscription subject to city approval; may include name and date range. - Site selection: City staff guide installation location based on concrete mounting availability and ADA requirements. - Maintenance: City to maintain bench for a minimum of 10 years; replacement during the decade will not restart the 10‑year maintenance term. - End of term: After 10 years the bench will be kept serviceable as long as possible but may be removed for wear-and-tear, city projects, or damage.
The council vote was recorded as passing with three yes votes; no individual vote tallies by name were included in the public transcript.
