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Kennedale council reviews 9/11 commemorative coin options and opts for design edits before purchase
Summary
Council reviewed two coin-rendering options for a 9/11 memorial (approximate cost $3,200 for 500 coins), debated color and text choices, and directed staff to return edited renderings (change 'Town Center Plaza' to 'Kennedale, Texas' and consider adding 'Never forget').
Council reviewed renderings and purchase options for a 9/11 memorial commemorative coin and gave staff direction to ask the designer for edits rather than taking immediate binding action.
Staff reported the cost for 500 coins at roughly $3,200 and said there are two main face/back design options under consideration (one with colored flag imagery and one gold-plated finish). Council members debated aesthetic choices: some preferred the colored flag (saying it “pops”) while others favored a simpler, gold-toned look that aligns with the city’s branding.
Members discussed wording on the coin. The group suggested replacing the phrase “Town Center Plaza” with “Kennedale, Texas” (spelling to be spelled out rather than abbreviated) and discussed adding the phrase “Never forget” if it can be incorporated without making the design too busy. Staff also suggested removing trees or the fence from the background image to simplify the silhouette of the memorial.
There was no final vote to purchase during the session; staff said they would return with updated renderings via email for the council to review and would proceed with the purchase after final review if no further changes were required.
What’s next: Staff will send revised renderings to council members and proceed with the order once designs are finalized.
