(A) Future Veterans Memorials. Memorials funded in whole or in part by the City of Albuquerque to honor veterans of specific wars, branches of service, etc. will only be planned for and installed on the grounds of the New Mexico Veterans Memorial outside of the Garden, providing that the design, installation and maintenance plans are approved by the VMRC and that they meet the criteria described herein together with other such criteria that may be developed by the VMRC.
(B) Military Hardware. No military hardware or equipment may be permanently displayed out- of-doors on the New Mexico Veterans Memorial grounds. Generally, memorials and mementos will be distributed throughout the New Mexico Veterans Memorial grounds to emphasize the common experiences of all veterans.
(C) Identifying Plaques. Each approved Memorial must include a plaque that describes the Memorial, its designer or creator, source of funding and the year dedicated. The VMRC will review the format for the plaque, including its design and will stipulate media in which it will be fabricated. The sponsoring group or unit must pay for the cost of fabricating and installing the plaque, as well as a percentage based contribution to the memorial conservation and maintenance fund, as set by the VMRC and managed by the City's designated contractor.
(D) Relocation of existing memorials and artwork. Veterans Memorials, which are located in the community at sites other than at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial, are eligible to be moved to the New Mexico Veterans Memorial at the request of stakeholders, but must be approved by the VMRC.
(Ord. 63-2001; Am. Ord. 2015-004)