City Hall Veterans
Memorial
Enhancment
Project
Roger Bradley
Assistant City Manager
Nov 10, 2021
Overview
➝ Background
➝ Memorial Concept
➝ Council Discussion & Direction
2 Council Direction
➝ Does Council wish to proceed with the
Veterans' Memorial Enhancement
Project?
3 Background
4 The Corona City Hall
Veterans Monument
➝ The City Hall Veterans Monument was
dedicated on November 11, 2012, to
honor and recognize those who have
served in the armed forces.
⇾ The structure is a black granite monument
which stands as a tribute to the Armed Services
featuring the seals for Air Force, Army, Coast
Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy.
➝ Veterans Memorial Computer Kiosk
⇾ Two interactive structures next to the Veterans
Monument that allows veterans and their
families to create an on-line profile detailing
their military service. 5
Veteran Groups Feedback
➝ Staff meeting early this summer.
⇾ Armed Forces monument lacks a memorial
function.
⇾ Monument doesn’t draw you in.
⇾ Memorial could be a place of reflection
and recovery.
⇾ Monument is hidden during concerts and
other attractions in the plaza.
6 Memorial Concept
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Other Improvements: • Lighting • Landscaping
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13 Discussion and Direction
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Cost and Project Approach
Cost and Fundraising
➝ The estimated cost for
the Veterans Cove and
Veterans Square is
approximately $250,000.
➝ Veterans' organizations
have offered to assist
with fundraising efforts.
➝ Potential fundraising
can include:
⇾ Brick Pavers
⇾ Community Donations
⇾ Corporate Donations
All at Once
➝ One comprehensive
project that would
consist of all proposed
upgrades to the
Veterans Monument.
Phased Approach
➝ Split the project into
smaller sections to be
competed as funding is
available.
➝ Develop project
priorities.
Options
16 Pros
No additional cost
Cons
Space remains a tribute to
the Armed Forces, without
a memorial component
Pros
An updated Veterans
Memorial, located at City
Hall
Cost more manageable
and spread out over time
Most important work
completed first
Enhances City recognition
of Veterans
Cons
Cost and staff time
Longer construction
timeframe
Pros
An updated Veterans
Memorial, located at City
Hall
Enhances City recognition
of Veterans
Cons
Cost and staff time
Budget may exceed
fundraising ability and City
resources
Keep Area
the Same
Phased
Approach
All at Once
Council Direction
➝ Does Council wish to proceed with the
Veterans' Memorial Enhancement
Project?
⇾ Is the concept consistent with the Council's
vision for the space?
⇾ Does the Council wish to allocate funds to
the project in the FY23 Budget and CIP?
⇾ What is the desired fundraising match from
Veterans groups? (ex., 50/50 split)
17 Next Steps
➝ If directed by Council to proceed:
⇾ Develop a budget.
⇾ Scope out CIP project.
⇾ Veteran's Groups/Interested Parties
develop a fundraising plan.
⇾ (If phased, develop phasing priorities)
⇾ Formal budget appropriation at a future
Council meeting.
18 QUESTIONS?
951-739-4903
[email protected]
www.CoronaCA.gov
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