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Commemorative Benches and Trees

We invite the public to pay tribute to a person, organization or occasion by donating a bench or tree for installation in the municipality. Please see the Commemorative Bench and Tree Program Highlights Document for all relevant information.

This program is governed by the Municipality's Donation Policy and exists as a part of the larger Commemorative Donation Program.

 

 It contributes to the beautification and “greening” of the municipality while increasing community amenities.

Any person wishing to donate a bench or tree must complete the Commemorative Bench and Tree Request Form and the Community and Commemorative Donation Policy Pledge Form.

 

  • For Spring planting/placement, the request form deadline is April 1.
  • For Fall planting/placement, the request form deadline is September 1.

The Commemorative Bench and Tree Program covers its costs with fees outlined in 'Schedule E' of the Municipality of North Perth Rates and Fees by-law.

  • In 2024, the donation for a tree is $1,000.00 and the donation for a bench is $2,300.00.
  • A completed request form, donation pledge form, and full payment are required prior to the donation being processed.

Individual plaques are offered for benches and group acknowledgement is made for trees. Choice of plaque wording for benches is offered on the request form.

Choice of tree species can be found under item 5.2, "Eligible Trees", of the Commemorative Donation Program.

Eligible trees are native species.

Trees will be replaced at no charge within 3 years of the original planting date or subsequent replanting date if required.

Benches will be maintained for a maximum of 10 years and plaques will be maintained for a maximum of 2 years. Bench repair/replacement after 10 years will be at the Municipality's discretion.

Replacement for vandalism will occur 1 time for a commemorative bench or tree.

Placement option include downtowns, cemeteries, parks, trails and facilities in North Perth. Donors can list their preferred location on the  request form but specific location is at the discretion of Municipal staff.

Any person wishing to donate a bench or tree must complete the Community and Commemorative Donation Policy Pledge Form. The following payment options are available for donations:

  • Cash
  • Cheque
  • Credit Card
  • E-Transfer
  • Invoice

For Credit Card, E-Transfer and/or invoicing instructions, please contact the Accounts Receivable, Financial Analyst at 519-292-2047. There is an additional 3% fee on all credit card payments

If using cheque, please make payable to the “Municipality of North Perth” with “Donation – Bench” OR “Donation – Tree” in the subject line. Return or mail completed request form, pledge form, and cheque to: Municipality of North Perth, 330 Wallace Avenue North, Listowel, Ontario, N4W 1L3.

Below is a sample model of what the commemorative bench will look like:

Commemorative bench model

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