The following criteria will apply to all individuals, groups, or organizations wishing to make a donation to the town:
(A) Cash donations.
(1) All cash donations shall be directed to the town.
(2) The town for the purpose of enhancing programs, educational opportunities or improving facilities will accept cash donations. The donor has two options:
(a) Allow the town to specify best use of the funds; or
(b) Specify the use of funds with approval from the town, consistent with the conditions of this chapter.
(3) Items typically purchased by means of cash donations include basic amenities such as park amenities and equipment, landscaped areas, recreation facilities, team athletic sponsorships, baseball field signage etc. Donors are by no means limited to these items, as any improvements or items that are consistent with amenity standards and aesthetics will be considered.
(4) Cash donations may be made for any expense associated with the establishment, maintenance, or operation of a town facility.
(B) Materials and equipment donations. The town may accept materials or equipment donations under the following conditions:
(1) Donations of materials and equipment must be consistent with adopted standards and specifications or policies, ordinances and plans.
(2) Criteria for approval of materials and equipment not contained in adopted standards and specifications or policies and plans shall include:
(a) Be identified as a need by the town;
(b) Consistency/likeness with adopted design, character, and use at proposed location;
(c) Consistency with national and local health and safety standards and regulations such as ASTM standards for product performance, the Americans with Disabilities Act, local building codes, etc;
(d) Compatibility with current town maintenance practices;
(e) Does not cause unbudgeted expenditure or significant ongoing maintenance responsibility for the town; and
(f) Must be consistent with adopted long-range goals for specified facilities or programs as contained in existing, comprehensive town plans, master plans or land use plans.
(Ord. eff. 4-11-2016)