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×The Parks Gift Program has been developed to allow citizens, community groups, businesses or organizations to donate park gifts to the City of Abbotsford for the enhancement of public parks and trail systems.
- On-site meeting will be scheduled with the applicant and Park Services to determine the location within a specific park or trail system. Final location at the discretion of Park Services.
- Payment will be required immediately after location has been confirmed.
- Plaque will be ordered once inscription has been approved by the applicant.
- Minimum of 8 -10 weeks is required for the completion of installing a Park Bench or Picnic Table.
- Applicant will be contacted by email once donation has been placed and photograph will be sent.
- Tree planting will occur in the late fall or early spring, at the discretion of the City Arborist.
- Bench and Table will be placed depending on weather conditions.
- Tax receipt will be issued to payee in January of the following year.
Bench Donation - Includes the cost of bench, a 2”x10” bronze plaque, installation, maintenance and repair of the bench for ten (10) years.
Maximum two (2) plaques per bench.Picnic Table Donation - Includes the cost of the picnic table, a 2”x10” bronze plaque, installation, maintenance and repair of the table for ten (10) years.
Maximum two (2) plaques per table.Tree Donation - Includes a specimen tree chosen by City Arborist, that is a suitable species for the specific location (minimum 6cm. caliper), 2”x 10” bronze plaque imbedded in concrete, installation and maintenance for ten (10) years.
Maximum one (1) plaque per tree.Plaque - In the case of vandalism or a stolen plaque, the City agrees to a one-time free plaque replacement.