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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1994 1005 CC REG ITEM 11JTO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: City of Moorpark AGENDA REPORT The Honorable City Council Christine Adams, Director of Community ITEM • • {, CAUF..... Council Weo:,n-3 i� ,991� ACTION: Service's e September 22, 1994 (Meeting of October 5, 1994) At the September 21, 1994 meeting, Councilmember Wozniak requested that staff provide information regarding the development of a policy and mechanism whereby residents could purchase and dedicate something such as a tree or park bench in honor or memorial of a loved one. Staff has been considering the development of a City .✓Gifts Catalogue, whereby needed and identified items or recreational activities for the City's Parks and Recreation programs would be listed for the public to review. Interested persons could then select an item or activity and donate a specified amount for that item or activity, as listed in the catalogue, in honor of whomever they chose. This type of program has been done in other communities, and the success of the program varies between communities. In the City of Buena Park, for example, a Gifts Catalogue was published in the mid 19801s. Within the first year of publication, a local hospital donated $10,000 toward a fitness course at a local park, as well as several individuals donated tables and chairs to the senior center, and two service clubs donated funds to support recreational special events. In later years, the interest faded and the program was abandoned. In other communities, a gifting program is still made available. Staff has worked with the Parks and Recreation Commission on the "Adopt a Park" program, which focuses on community support for on- going maintenance of a park or area. The suggestion for individual donations of capital items for parks and facilities could be included as a part of the "Adopt a Park" concept. The City has a good number of well established trees at the City parks and along City streetscapes. Staff has been working on a Citywide tree inventory which will assist City staff in tracking the health and age of these trees. The City is also being considered as a recipient of a Tree U.S.A. designation, because of the proliferation of trees in Moorpark. The City also has a long standing relationship with Boething Treeland Nursery, which has enabled the City to add and replace trees as the. need arises. What is needed is additional funding for the on -going maintenance of existing trees. A "Tree Adoption" in honor of someone, whereby the annual cost for maintaining a tree is donated to the City, may be an option to consider. The- Director of Community 002P Services maintains a map of City trees at each site and can provide residents information about maintenance costs for specific trees as requested. Also to be considered would be any tax deduction credit for making these types of donations. This would need to be reviewed by the City Attorney. The Goals and Objectives for the Department of Community Services, as set by the City Council, reflect two goals which are germane to this report. Under Community Services Administration, Goal # 9, which reads 'Implement "Adopt a Park" Program, and Goal # 16, which reads "Develop a Gifts Catalogue for donations to City's parks and facilities and recreation programs." Both items are highlighted with a single asterisk, which signifies that these items were not deemed to be of the highest priority with the City Council for this fiscal year. Direct Staff as Deemed Appropriate 11 ': GIFTS TO SHARE Crocker Art Museum 1 Sacramento Zoo 2 - 3 Sacramento Parks 4 - 5 Sacramento History Museum b Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission X - Recreation 8 - 9 Sacramento Science Center 10 Golf 11 Planned Giving 12 Order Form 13 GIFTS• = :SHARD: Sacramento Zoo No. 200 ZOOMING TO SCHOOL Wi ing coo peratively th school ricts to enhance e education of youth is a priority at the Zoo. The new Zoomobile can "zoom" to any school in the greater Sacramento area, and comes complete with live animals, dramatic interaction and exciting exploration of the animal world. Zoomobile programs focus on fostering an understanding and appreciation of conservation and endangered species. With your gift, the Zoomobile can make an extra trip and enlighten a class of students between grades K - 12. You may even desig nate the school! $75 and up No. 201 ADOPT-AN-ANIMAL Becoming an exotic animal parent is a «7ld and wonderful experience! As a Zoo parent you (or your gift recipient) will receive an adoption certificate, a fact sheet on your offspring, and an invitation to the annual Zoo Parent Picnic. Animal adoptions are for one year. Your name will be posted on our VIP (Very Important Parent) Showcase board at the Zoo. Here's a sampling of what's available: $20 Western Bobcat, Toco Toucan, Spot -nose Guenon Monkey $30 Clouded Leopard, African 1�mcake Tortoise S'40 Jaguar, American Flamingo $50 AF•ican Cheetah, Green Tree Python ON THE GO We strive to ensure accessibility for all who visit the Zoo and Fairytale Town. These gift items will accommodate both children and adults. Donor plaque included in price. No. 202 Wheelchair $500 . \'0 203 Wagon $175 No. 20 -1 .Stroller $125 No. 20.E BUY A BRICK AND HELP BUILD A PATH TO TOMORROWS ZOO Be among the first to have your name, or your gift recipient's name, engraved on a brick at the Sacramento Zoo. This new program demonstrates your support in a Listing \yay and will help us build a better zoo for future generations of zoo residents and visitors' For price information on the "Buy_ A Brick" grogram, please call 264 -7443. } Sacramento Parks No. 300 GIVE A LIVING GIFT onor a loved one with a living gift. Have a tree planted in your favorite City park and con- tribute to the pride of Sacramento,-­our beautiful treescape. We're happy to work with you or your gift recipient on selecting a location and variety. $75 No. 301 ADOPT A -PARK Yes, our own City parks are up for adoption and can benefit from your care! Through this program, organizations and businesses may "adopt" a park and sponsor its enhancement and /or maintenance --- either through direct financial support or through hands -on care. Many recognition options are available, including name recognition at the park under adoption. This program is flexible —we're happy to discuss your ideas! PARK FURNISHINGS Any of the following gifts will increase the enjoyment of a visit to a park, whether for a picnic, a game, a run, or a rest! No. 302 Bcneh— styles vary by site .5500 and up No. 303 Picnic Table $7,50 "' SHARE 1 No. 304 Game Table $1,000 No. 305 Drinking Fountain $2,000 No. 306 Trash Receptacle $450 Includes commemorative bronze plaque with personal inscription. Please allow 8 - 10 weeks for delivery and installation. EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSES! The rose garden at McKinley Park is a special place to visit. Created in 1928, the 1.5 acre garden features over 1000 rose bushes, tree roses and annuals. New varieties of roses are selected and planted each year in January and February, and last approximately 15 -20 years. You can dedicate a new variety of rose to anyone you wish. Prices include a plaque identifying the variety followed by your personal inscription. No. 307 Rose Bushes (6 to 8 of a single variety) $200 No. 308 Tree Rose (1 of-a single variety) $100 No. 309 "CITY OF TREES" LICENSE PLATE FRAMES Sacramento has one of the highest number of trees per capita in the United States —and may be second only to Paris! You can pro- mote this proud fact on your vehicle with a "Sacramento —City of Trees" license plate tramc' Proceeds fund future tree plantings. 15 cach 'v5,. 310 FEAST FOR FOWL Help teed our feathered friends who reside at the ponds in William Land, McKinley or Southside Park, especially during the wintcr months. $15 will purchase a 50 pound bag of gourmet duck food and provide a 111ont11 ut healthv meals. GIF'S'4;.SHARE' Sacramento History Museum No. 400 REBUILD THE ARBOR he Sacramento History Museum is an authentic reproduction of Sacramento's original city hall and waterworks (circa 1854). Shortly after completion of the original structure, the police chief rounded up local prisoners and had a large wooden arbor constructed that spanned the building's large facade. Upon completion in 1860, passion vines were planted to cover the arbor and provide shade from the hot summer sun. A replication of the original arbor, together with an outdoor seating area, would create a cool, inviting entrance. A bronze plaque and public recognition will accompany your generous gift. 525,000 No. 401 BRING THE PAST TO LIFE FOR ALL TO ENJOY The California Gallery is the site for a con- tinuing series of exhibitions showcasing our recent past. Your sponsorship of a future exhibition will include artifact selection, prep- aration, installation, and signagc. A reception t'()r this .i in your honor sift. S30, 000 No. 402 FROM RAGS TO RICHES Sponsor the conservation of dresses worn by famous and not -so- famous Sacramento women. Pick a vintage or favorite style, and we'll find a dress which you can bring back to life for exhibition at the Museum. Quilts and linens are in need of conservation as well. $200 - $6,000 No. 403 ELIMINATE THE FOXING "Foxing" is a term used to describe the deterioration process which wilt eventually destroy old documents and photographs. With your contribution, specialists can halt this process and restore gold rush maps and historic documents from our rich past. S50 - .54,000 No. 404 SACRAMENTO HISTORY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP YOU can help bring color and life to the rich histon, of the Sacramento Valley. Special benefits of membership include free admis- sion, a monthly newsletter, discounts at the gift shop, invitations to receptions for new exhibitions, and discounts on special events. 1'leasr pei iJi tnciabership caregorr on order form: Pvmce, ­ 5 25; .Settler S'40; ProSpect0l, x'50; 1'rttrili�r,ler .5100; ,4rgonatrt 5250 1►+� -==-- ,+^err, YR o "lam Ala+ -- � �..s_ ;r ,�.. _ — r GIFTS "'SHARE. Recreation WATER SAFETY ater safety is a real concern, particularly in Sacramento where our favorable climate invites swimming and water sports nearly year - round. Teaching our children how to b swim and training them in safety techniques can help reduce water accidents. Following are two ways to provide for water safety: No. 600 Sponsor a child in beginning swimming lessons $18 No. 601 Sponsor a teen (age 13 - 15) in our Junior Lifeguard program. Includes first aid, lifeguard training and T- shirt. A valuable and popular program for teems in summer. $25 for one teen, or $625 fir agroup of 50 teens Y t No. 602 DONT LET THIS ONE SLIDE BY Not one of our public swimming pools has a slide'. Iiut you can change that. Make your neighborhood pool more fun by donating a 9 -foot slide. Donors can designate which pool will receive the gift. $4,000 per slide No. 603 CANT PASS THIS UP Provide a child a season pass to their neigh- borhood swimming pool. You can give hours of fun and enjoyment for only $151 No. 604 LEARNING ABOUT ART Send a budding young artist to the Marjorie R. Smith Summer School of the Arts. Stu- dents participate in a six -week program of either visual art training ending with a public art exhibition, or training in the performing arts with a live production as the finale! S250 prr youitg artist '0.605 ACT GAMES The ACT Games (Ability to Compete To- gether) contribute to the physical, social, and psychological development of the physically h :uullcappcd. Successful sports experience." such as this help participants gain confidence ;uld develop the positive self - image associated with achievement. I Illd each year in September, the ACT Ganie competition and awards ceremony is privatcl\ tiinded. All contributions arc Nvciconlc and will lac• recognized at the event. GIFTS;. SHARE Sacramento Science Center No. 700 No. 702 ON THE GO WITH TRAVELING SHOWS! ADOPT -A- CLASSROOM he Science Center takes the show on the road and shares the wonders of astronomy, biology, physics and chemistry with schoolchildren and commu- nity groups throughout the greater Sacra- mento area, serving an average of 1,000 students per week! Due to reduced educa- tional budgets for science and the arts, this service is increasing in demand. A new or slightly used van or station wagon would help us bring the sciences to more school sites. $20,000 or donation of a vehicle No. 701 WHO, WHAT, WHERE & WHEN7 Each week 1500 - 2000 students participate in a variety of science programs provided by the Science Center. A computer system (hardware, software and printer) is desperately needed by the Center's education department to handle scheduling and all program details, making more efficient use of stall and teach- er time. S3, 500 or donation of computer system Send a science program to the classroom of your choice, or let us pick one for you! Pro- grams such as "Molecular Madcaps ", "Pipes, Pumps and Grinders" and "Exceptional Elements" focus on chemistry, biology and natural sciences. This gift item includes a program for one elementary school classroom, a Science Center membership for the teacher, and free Science Center passes for you! $150 No. 703 BE AN EXHIBITION BUILDER The Science Center relies on community support to build high - quality, imaginative exhibitions that cover themes such as "Math & Mazes ", "Wheels and Transportation" and "Flight: Birds to Spaceships ". Two exhibi- tions are designed and built each year and are seen by over 40,000 visitors. (Two are currently on national tour'.) All contributions are welcome. SACRAMENTO SCIENCE CENTER MEMBERSHIP Join the Science Center and discover the world! A membership entitles you to free admission to the Center and to over 100 science museums nationwide. You will receive discounts on a wide variety of classes for children, fascinating planetarium shows for all ag(-s, and on purchases in our gift shop. .tlrudwrs/ipcntrgorics I11rfn'i,fual S?.i: I-amily J! 111or (,Itizen .)15; 5Cmor Collph 1 hr Jo1i nrn!!t 13JC11111C1.111 pti include additional r,l;r(it, 1)1)110r 560; Su;tamiu7 5125: 1':trou !icu(•1RCt07- ti.500 CiIFI'S SHARE Planned Giving IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR CHILDREN ow more than ever, personal contributions are needed to pro- vide for the future health and happiness of our children and community in the face of reduced public funding and in- creasing challenges to urban families. You can improve the quality of life in Sacramento and strengthen your personal financial status at the same time by making a planned gift today. More than a gift, you will be making an invest- ment. A charitable contribution can improve, protect and strengthen your financial status through various forms of estate and financial planning, with a wide range of flexibility and tax advantages. In addition to gifts of cash or securities, contributions can be made on a deferred basis through bequests, life insurance, or charitable remainder trusts. Your lasting gift can accomplish the following: X Turn undeveloped land into a beautiful park X Provide for ongoing enhancements of your favorite park such as play areas, wood f urnishings, sculpture gardens, flower beds or fountains M Ensure quality recreation programs for special populations ' Preserve the lasting beauty and vitality of our zoo, museums and public art We ask that you include Sacramento's parks and community services in your charitable planning. We will be happy to work with you on your gift, large or small, as you direct. You can make a gift in the name of a loved one or in your own name. All donors will receive special recognition. There are many planned giving opportunities For Sacramento's parks, recreation centers and programs, golf courses, Crocker Art Museum, Zoo, History Museum, Science Center, and Metropolitan Arts Commission,,. For more information, call the Gifts to Share office at 264 -5172.