HomeMy WebLinkAboutPolicy for Crafting and Installing Commemorative Plaques for County Owned Buildings and Facilities 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 County seal shall be placed at the top of each inscription.
ii. The plaque will include 1) the name of the project and the date; 2) the
names of the members of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
seated at the time of the completion of the project, plus the names of
any former Commissioners in office at the time the project was
approved; 3) the elected Chair and Vice-Chair designations for the
BOCC at the time of the completion of the project; 4) the County
Manager at the time of the completion 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", or larger if appropriate;
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", or larger, 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.