HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12c - Donation for a Memorial Bench in memory of William J. Britton
DATE: February 4, 2020
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Darlene Bradley, Director Library & Museum Services
SUBJECT: DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 TO THE ARCADIA PUBLIC
LIBRARY FOR A MEMORIAL BENCH IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM J.
BRITTON
Recommendation: Accept
SUMMARY
The Britton family would like to donate funds to the Arcadia Public Library to purchase a
memorial bench in memory of Mr. William J. Britton. It is recommended that the City
Council accept this donation.
DISCUSSION
The Library has historically received small monetary gifts to honor or remember a family
member or close friend. The Britton family has asked that their monetary gift go to the
purchase of a memorial bench with a plaque in memory of Mr. William J. Britton. The
bench will be placed in the walkway near the front entrance of the Library, overlooking
the soon to be completed new drought-tolerant demonstration garden, per the family’s
wishes.
By accepting and approving of this $2,000 donation, a new bench with a memorial
plaque will honor the memory of Mr. Britton for many years to come. Donations such as
this are very welcomed because it provides a place for family and friends to remember
their loved one and provides a nice bench for the public to enjoy above and beyond the
current capacity of the City’s General Fund.
All gifts $1,000 or more are subject to approval by the City Council pursuant to City
Charter Section 809(d).
Accept Donation of $2,000 for a Memorial Bench
in Memory of William J. Britton
February 4, 2020
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ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”), and it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the
environment. Thus, this matter is exempt under CEQA.
FISCAL IMPACT
The acceptance and approval of the $2,000 donation would be a positive fiscal impact
for the Library. It will provide a lovely memorial bench for the public to enjoy the outdoor
area of the Library as well as provide a lovely tribute in memory of a longtime library
patron.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the City Council determines that this action does not constitute a
project and is therefore exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”); and accept a donation in the amount of $2,000 to the Arcadia Public Library
for a memorial bench in memory of Mr. William J. Britton.