CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: Donation of a Verdin Street Clock from the Rotary Club of Menifee to the City of Menifee
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Nancy Rodriguez, Management Analyst II
REVIEWED BY: Mariana Mitchell, Community Services Director APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution accepting a restricted in-kind donation from the Rotary Club of Menifee consisting of a two-faced Verdin Street Clock with an estimated fair market value of $29,933 for installation at the Civic Center parking lot located adjacent to Central Park; and
2. Authorize the appropriation of the in-kind donation for accounting purposes in accordance with City Council Policy CC-21.
DISCUSSION
As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance the amenities surrounding Central Park (Park), the Public Works Department has completed construction of the new Civic Center parking lot located at 27600 City Hall Drive adjacent to the Park. During the design phase of the project, the Rotary Club of Menifee (Rotary Club) approached the City with an offer to donate a Verdin Street Clock for installation between the new parking lot and Central Park.
The donation includes a two-faced Verdin 4K Howard Replica Street Clock, aluminum post, master clock controller (MCC3), and lifetime limited warranty. Following review, research, and confirmation from the Rotary Club, City staff has determined the estimated in-kind value of this donation to be $29,933. Image 1 on the following page is an illustration of the schematic design for reference.
City of Menifee Staff Report
Donation of Street Clock from Rotary of Menifee
January 21, 2026
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IMAGE 1 – VERDIN STREET CLOCK SCHEMATIC DESIGN
The installation of the clock is scheduled to be completed by January 31, 2026 through a collaborative effort between City staff and the Rotary Club. The foundation and electrical system for the clock was constructed as part of the Civic Center parking lot project, while the Rotary Club facilitated the delivery, installation, and electrical utility connection of the clock. Upon acceptance, the City would assume responsibility for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the clock structure with associated costs incorporated into the City’s annual operating budget. Maintenance would include but is not limited to routine servicing, programming, electrical repairs, cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs consistent with manufacturer recommendations.
STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Unique Identity
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this item includes acceptance and appropriation of an in-kind donation with an estimated fair market value of $29,933, which would be recorded for accounting purposes as both donation revenue and expenditure in accordance with City policy. Acceptance of the donation does not result in a direct General Fund impact.
Ongoing routine maintenance costs are estimated to range between $1,000 and $1,500 annually and may include periodic inspections, cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, testing, safety inspections, and lighting system checks. These costs would be addressed through the City’s
City of Menifee Staff Report
Donation of Street Clock from Rotary of Menifee
January 21, 2026
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operating budget as part of standard facility and asset maintenance. Any future major repair or replacement costs would be subject to available funding and the City’s annual budget process.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
2. Donation Acceptance Form
3. Donation and Sponsorship Acceptance Policy (CC-21)