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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: February 18, 2014
Action Agenda
Item No. 6-g
SUBJECT: Commemorative Plaque Policy
DEPARTMENT: Asset Management Services PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
DRAFT Commemorative Plaque Policy Jeff Thompson, (919) 245-2658
PURPOSE: To adopt the recommended facilities commemorative plaque policy.
BACKGROUND: On November 19, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners provided
guidance to the Manager and staff with regard to the crafting of a policy governing
commemorative plaques for County facilities.
The Board discussed which types of facilities and projects should be considered for
commemoration, project size and cost thresholds for inclusion, characteristics and language for
the commemorative plaques, and other variables. The Board also authorized the Manager to
install commemorative plaques in recently constructed facilities upon final plaque proof
submittal by the Board.
The attached draft policy summarizes the Board's discussion and potential approval.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The estimated cost for a single interior commemorative plaque installed
similar to the one installed within the Link Center ranges from $1,300 to $1,500. Plaques for
future facilities would be funded within the individual capital project budget.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board adopt the recommended
facilities commemorative plaque policy.
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DRAFT
ORANGE COUNTY POLICY FOR CRAFTING AND INSTALLING COMMEMORATIVE
PLAQUES FOR COUNTY OWNED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
The following policy (and related procedures) shall apply to the crafting and installation of
commemorative plaques honoring County owned facilities.
1. Facility is defined as:
a. a newly constructed County owned building, park facility, or recreation facility
as outlined in the County Capital Investment Plan; or
b. a major renovation to an existing Facility in excess of$1,000,000 in capital
project funds appropriated by the Board of County Commissioners.
2. The following commemorative plaque characteristics shall be required:
a. General characteristics for all commemorative plaques-
i. The Board approved County logo shall be placed at the top of each
inscription.
ii. The plaque will include 1) the name of the project; 2) the Board of
County Commissioners seated at the time of the completion and
unveiling of the project; 3) the elected Chair and Vice-Chair designations
for those Commissioners, and 4) the County Manager at the time of the
completion and unveiling of the project; 5) the Designer of Record for
the project; and 6) the General Contractor for the project.
iii. The Board appropriated funds within the Capital Investment Plan will
cover the cost of the commemorative plaque for that facility.
b. For County buildings and qualifying building renovations-
i. The commemorative plaque shall be constructed of durable anodized
aluminum with a bronze finish;
ii. Sized approximately 24" x 24";
iii. Mounted upon an interior surface away from the effects of weather;
c. For County parks and recreation facilities
i. The commemorative plaque shall be constructed of durable wood,
metal, or stone material;
ii. Sized approximately 24" x 24", dependent upon the overall facility
design;
iii. Mounted upon an exterior surface in the manner of an all-weather
ground, sign, or structure mounted design.
3. Additional commemorative item design and construction for any County owned facility
(such as a time capsule or other archival element) shall be directed at the discretion
of the Board of County Commissioners.