Bench dedications are specific to existing benches placed in designated public spaces throughout the community. The Town’s bench dedication program does not accept applications for placement of new benches. Where applications are received and approved by the Town, a recognition plaque will be installed on the bench.
All benches are commercial grade, 1.83m (6 ft) in length and are constructed of durable Pau Lope wood with black metal legs and arm rests.
Plaque
- Black in colour, with silver lettering
- A size of (2 in.) by (5.5 in.)
- The Town of Gravenhurst logo is at the top center of all plaques
- There is room for 3-5 lines of text. Staff will provide a sample plaque with requested wording for approval by donor.
Fee
The standard fee for a bench dedication is $500 for a 10-year period.
Fee includes preparation and installation of plaque and ongoing maintenance.
The applicant is to acknowledge that if a dedicated bench is deemed in a state of disrepair beyond the 10-maintenance period, the Town will, at its full discretion, decommission said bench. It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to contact the Town prior to the conclusion of the 10-year maintenance period to reapply for a bench dedication
