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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 06/16/2026
ITEM NO: 22
DESK ITEM
DATE: June 16, 2026
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Chris Constantin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Proposed Fee Schedule for the Adopt-aBench Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Remarks:
Attachment 3 contains the staff presentation.
Attachments Previously Received with Staff Report:
1. Resolution for Adopt-a-Bench Fee – Staff Proposal
2. Adopt-a-Bench Fee Calculation
Attachments Received with this Desk item:
3. Staff Presentation
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Adopt-a-Bench Program Fees
Presented to: Town Council
June 16, 2026
Item 22
ATTACHMENT 3
BACKGROUND
• February 3, 2026: Council Policy 2-20 “Adoption
of Assets on Town Owned Property”
• April 7, 2026: Council requested that fees for the
Adopt-a-Bench not be approved until more
detailed information on pricing was provided
BENCH STYLES
COMPARISON OF PROGRAM CHARGES
Historic
Charges
Proposed
Charges (2026)
Alternative 1
(2026)
Alternative 2
(2026)
Bench and Plaque Fabrication $3,500 $4,870 /
$2,0931 At Cost $4,870 / $2,0931
Application Processing, Bench
Procurement and Installation
$150 $586 / $1,3601 As determined by
Town Council
$586 / $1,3601
10-Year Maintenance Cost $150 $5,411 As determined by
Town Council
$2,4582
TOTAL FEE CHARGED $3,800 $9,865 TBD $6,912
Renewal of Bench Adoption $0 $5,911 As determined by
Town Council
$2,958
NOTES:
1. Cost depends on bench type. Dumor Steel and Cast Iron / Recycled Plastic Wood
2. All maintenance done by Parks and Maintenance Worker, with no Lead Worker. This reduces oversight but is not expected to reduce overall quality of maintenance.
PROGRAM / COST CONSIDERATIONS
• Bench adoption will be for existing bench locations
• Under all cost scenarios, bench cost will be charged
only if existing bench is failing or adopter requests a new bench
• Bench costs are based on recent purchases; staff
monitors costs from various suppliers and will seek the lowest cost providers
RECOMMENDED ACTION
• Adopt a resolution establishing a fee for the Adopt-a-Bench Program in the amount of $9,865.00 for the initial 10-year term and $5,911.00 for each subsequent 10-year renewal term, or in such other amounts as determined by the Town Council.