Adopt-a-Bench Program Fees
Summary
The council set new fees for memorial bench dedications: $7,517 for a new bench plus a ten-year term, $2,958 per renewal, and $3,638 for a plaque on an existing bench. It's a big jump from historic charges, but staff says it's now full cost recovery and in line with nearby cities like Saratoga.
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fees are set at full cost recovery; new dedications no longer create a long-term maintenance subsidy for the town.
Donors commemorating loved ones get clear, predictable pricing; parks users get benches that are fully funded.
Residents may find the roughly doubled fees a barrier to dedicating a bench.
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