HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemorial Tree Program Brochure_Jan.2017Inside front flap Tree Donation
• Park health and user needs take priority in
the placement and tree species selection. Other
sites may be considered at donor request.
• Cost of the tree program is $150-$275. This
includes the tree and continued maintenance of
the tree.
• After the tree is planted, the contact person will
receive a certificate and map of the planting
location of each tree.
• Donations for trees may be taken any time of the
year; however, they will only be planted during tree
planting season. Donations for trees received
from July-October will be planted in September or
October. Donations for trees received from
November-May will be planted in April or May.
• Plaques are not placed with the trees at the park.
• Memorial tree installations are guaranteed for
one year. If a tree dies during this period it will be
replaced at no charge.
• Occasionally, memorial trees must be removed
or moved due to construction or other unforeseen
circumstances. The City will consider moving
smaller trees, but may not be able to do so in all
cases. When contact information is available, the
City will contact the donor to discuss options and
provide notification. The City does not
guarantee that a memorial tree can be moved or
will be replaced.
Bench Donation
• City staff will maintain a list or map of park sites
in need of benches.
• Memorial benches will be of a style and design
consistent with the park design. Individual or
personalized designs will not be considered.
• Bench placement and bench design selection
are done with park and users need as a priority.
Other sites may be considered at donor request.
• One plaque may be placed on each bench.
Maximum size of a plaque is 8” x 2”. Each sign
will accommodate 3 lines of text with 18
characters maximum per line (including spaces).
• Cost of the bench program is $1,200 per bench,
including a commemorative plaque, materials
and a concrete base. Benches are steel
reinforced to stand the test of time. They are
covered with a powder coating that prevents
them from rusting.
• Benches are installed June- October. Donations
for benches must be received by March for next
season placement.
Iowa City Parks &
Recreation Foundation
Memorial Program
Planting a tree or dedicating a bench in a City park
or other City-owned land is a wonderful way to
honor a loved one and provides a gift to the Iowa
City community. Trees are planted and benches
installed on City-owned land for all to enjoy.
By giving a donation for installation of a tree or
bench, you are contributing to the Iowa City Parks
and Recreation Foundation Charitable Giving Fund,
a 501(c)3 organization.
Questions about the Memorial Tree Program can
be directed to the Iowa City Parks and Recreation
Department at 319-356-5100.
Other ways to give:
Giving to the Iowa City Parks, Preservation and
Improvement Endowment Fund is another great
option for memorial gifts. Because endowment gifts
are invested permanently, it can serve as an
enduring tribute to a friend or loved one.
Additionally, you as a donor will receive maximum
tax benefits while giving to a cause you care about.
The Endow Iowa Tax Credit offers a 25 percent
Iowa Tax Credit in addition to normal federal
deductions for certain charitable gifts.
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Donation Form
Memorial Program
Name: ______________________________
Address: _____________________________
City/State/ZIP: _________________________
Telephone:____________________________
Email address:_________________________
This tree is: in memory of in honor of
to celebrate
Person/Event:_________________________
From: _______________________________
Where would you like the certificate mailed?
same address as above
Name:_______________________________
Address:_____________________________
City/State/ZIP:_________________________
Donations of $150- $270 covers the purchase and
installation of a memorial tree. Plaques are not
placed with the trees at the park.
Donations of $1200 covers the purchase and
installation of a memorial bench. One plaque may
be placed on each bench. Maximum size of a
plaque is 8” x 2”. Each sign will accommodate 3
lines of text with 18 characters maximum per line
(including spaces). Please include the desired text
on separate piece of paper.
Donation Amount Enclosed: $________________
Mail this form, along with your donation
(payable to the Iowa City Parks and Recreation
Foundation) to:
Iowa City Parks and Recreation Foundation
220 S. Gilbert Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
www.icgov.org/memorialprogram
Iowa City Parks & Recreation
Foundation
Memorial
Program