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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
BY: RUBY PICON, MANAGEMENT ANALYST
DATE: JANUARY 23, 2024
SUBJECT: PROPOSED CLOCK DONATION BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNEY,
INCLUDING APPROVAL OF THE DESIGN PROCESS AND POTENTIAL
LOCATION IN THE DOWNTOWN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council will consider accepting the donation of a street clock from the Rotary Club of Downey for installation in the Downtown area. The proposed street clock could serve to enhance the Downtown streetscape, serve as a landmark for visitors to the area, and recognize the contributions of a long-standing community organization, marking the 1 00th anniversary of the chapter's founding.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
1. Accept the donation of $15,000 for the purchase and installation of a street clock from the Rotary Club of Downey;
2. Provide feedback and any desired direction to staff on the design; and
3. Select a preferred install location in Downtown Downey.
BACKGROUND
Founded in 1905 in Chicago, the Rotary Club is an international servicit, organization whose mission is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. Rotary members believe in their shared responsibility to take action to improve their communities. There are 34,282 clubs an,#'
1.4 million members worldwide.
The Rotary Club of Downey has a rich history of partnering with community organizatior-2 to support much needed services to Downey residents. A few recent examples inclu,*'-9 hosting the annual Arc Golf Tournament, which raises funds for services to individua 1 ectu with intellal and physical disabilities, and a 10-20 Club Bowling Tournament for you mental wellness services. 1
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ANALYSIS
The Rotary Club of Downey (Rotary Club) will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the club's founding in May 2024. As part of this milestone, the Rotary Club proposes to donate a street clock to the City of Downey for installation within Downtown Downey due to its central location within the City.
Street Clock Design
The street clock model proposed by the Rotary Club is the Courtyard Two Face. The specifications are as follows:
1. Post is 10' tall with 26" clock head
2. Clock body is thick-walled cast aluminum
3. Clock is finished in powder coated color of choice with second accent color
4. Logo and /or text on the headers or clock face is included
5. Clock faces are LED backlit with built in photocell
6. Clock controller located in the base automatically adjusts for seasonal time changes and after power outages.
Two street clock designs are being presented to City Council for review (Attachment A).
One street clock is black with gold accents, which is the vendor's most popular design, and the alternate design is blue with gold accents, which adheres to the Rotary's branding.
The Rotary Club has selected Town Clocks U.S.A as the vendor. The total value of the donation is approximately $15,000, which includes the cost of the clock, shipping and installation. If the donation is approved, the Rotary Club would submit a check to the City.
Street Clock Install Location
If the City Council desires to move forward with the street clock in Downtown Downey, then staff seeks direction from the City Council on its install location. The proposed locations (Attachment C), as proposed by the Public Works Department, are:
Northwest corner of Downey Avenue and 2nd Street
Northwest corner of Downey Avenue and 3rd Street
Pending Council direction, staff will present a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Rotary Club at a future meeting along with the installation timeline.
Annual Maintenance
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The street clock will require annual testing by the clock vendor, electricity, and maintenance consisting of cleaning and graffiti removal by the Public Works Department.
The estimated annual costs are $3,000.
Annual inspection/testing
$500
Electricity
$1,000
Public Works Maintenance labor and supplies)
1,500
Total:
$3,000
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Economic Vibrancy
Public Engagement
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated annual costs for annual maintenance and electricity are $3,000.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Proposed City of Downey Clock
Attachment B: Street Clock Samples
Attachment C: Map of Clock Locations
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