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Del City committee approves river rock for Tornado Memorial, authorizes up to four tons

Del City Parks and Beautification Committee · February 25, 2026

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Summary

The Del City Parks and Beautification Committee chose a multi-color river rock (referred to in the transcript as 'Kiowa'/'Kiawah'), approved ordering four tons, and authorized procurement not to exceed $1,000; Public Works will assist with placement and committee volunteers will help guide onsite work.

The Del City Parks and Beautification Committee on Feb. 24 approved the selection and purchase of river rock to replace vegetation at the Tornado Memorial public space.

Staff presented sample colors and sizes for river rock, saying a two-to-four-inch multi-color option would be appropriate for the memorial’s soil and drainage conditions. After discussion about durability and washout in Del City’s red soils, committee members agreed on the multi-color option the packet labeled as the "Kiowa" river rock (the transcript contains variant spellings including “Kiawah”).

The committee discussed coverage rates and delivery logistics and settled on ordering four tons, with staff estimating a truckload per ton and the possibility of buying extra for future use. The committee set a procurement cap of $1,000 for the river rock purchase. Staff noted that Public Works will bring equipment to assist with distribution and that the committee will provide four volunteers to direct the placement on site.

"So 4 tons... not to exceed 1000 dollars," a staff member said during the motion discussion. The purchase was approved by voice vote.

Why it matters: The Tornado Memorial has struggled with plantings that don’t survive in the current conditions. Converting the planting bed to river rock is a low-maintenance approach intended to keep the memorial presentable and reduce recurring replacement costs.

Next steps: Staff will place the order and coordinate with Public Works on timing and installation; the committee will recruit volunteers to assist when the rock is delivered.