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June 11, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
16. Resolution Accepting a Donation from the Bonaventure Historical Society in the Amount of $24,435. (Park & Tree Department)
Strategic Priority
GOAL 6:  Always Be a High-Performing Government
Description

Matching funds donation of $22,435.00 from the Bonaventure Historical Society to help replace the Bonaventure Cemetery main entrance sign, which was destroyed by an automobile in August of 2023. In addition, they wish to donate $2,000.00 towards the training fund for Cemeteries Conservation, which will allow the lead Conservation technician to attend a stone conservation conference. This will be a donation totaling $24,435.00. The sign is to be replaced by local Savannah businesses Oglethorpe Marble and Granite, which created the original sign also through a donation from the Bonaventure Historical Society over two decades ago.

 

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Gordon Denney, Senior Director, Park & Tree Department
Financial Impact
$0
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: BHS Sign Donation Proclamation May 2026 - DRAFT.docx
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