HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-9597 Establishing a Plaque Policy for Projects of SignificanceRESOLUTION NO.9598 (2004 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ESTABLISHING A PLAQUE POLICY FOR
PROJECTS OF SIGNIFICANCE
WHEREAS, plaques and markers are oftentimes used to acknowledge decision makers and
participants involved with City capital improvement projects of "special significance"; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo has no formal policy addressing the installation of
plaques on City projects, and therefore past practices have been inconsistent, at best; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo desires to standardize practices relative to the
installation of plaques.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
that future practices regarding the placement of plaques on City capital improvement projects of
"special significance" shall be governed by the Plaque Policy for Projects of Significance, herein
attached as Exhibit A.
Upon motion of Council Member Settle, seconded by Council Member Ewan, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Ewan, Mulholland and Settle, Vice Mayor Schwartz and
Mayor Romero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 17th day of August, 2004.
David F. Romero, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diane Reynolds
Acting Cit
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Johathai,rP. Lowell
R9598
PLAQUE POLICY FOR PROJECTS OF SIGNAFICANCE
Plaques/markers will be used to acknowledge decision makers and participants involved with all
City capital improvement projects of "special significance". Examples of this type of project
include projects that are highly visible and known to the public and involve such facilities as
major buildings, bridges, parking garages, parks and major associated structures, and some
public art, etc. The following guidelines have been developed to assist with the process:
Determining "Significant" Projects
1. A new line item shall be added to the CIP project proposal sheet indicating a yes/no
recommendation on the need for a plaque.
2. At the time the CIP committee reviews and recommends projects to the CAO for
inclusion in the next budget, it shall also consider which projects are "significant"
enough to warrant a plaque and make that part of its recommendation to the CAO.
3. The CAO's recommendation to the Council on CIP projects for the next budget shall
include a statement as to which projects are also recommended to receive plaques.
4. The adopted budget shall provide ultimate guidance to staff.
Process for Plaque Placement
1. Plaque requirements will be included in the Plans and Specifications for projects of
special significance and included in the project budget.
2. The project engineer/architect will determine placement of and construction materials for
plaque. Generally plaques are made of bronze, but could differ depending on the opinion
of the engineer/architect.
3. The size of the plaque should be appropriate to the setting and the amount of information
displayed, but should be readable at a distance of one meter (a little over 3 feet).
4. The plaque should contain the following information (see attached sample):
• Project title
• Date of dedication
• All Councilmembers and CAO's involved in the process from authorization to
completion of project
• City Staff, including appropriate Department Head and Project Manager
• Engineer/Architect
• Contractor
• In some cases, it may be necessary to recognize funding source (i.e. Federal or
State grant)
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