CITY OF RIPON - PARKS AND RECREATION
DONATION/PARK IMPROVEMENT APPLICATION FORM
Name of Donor: Ripon Garden Club, Inc
Address/City/State/Zip: _P.O. Box 1184, Ripon, CA. 95366 Phone: Donna Benjamin (626) 419-6341 RGC Rose Chair
Is the donation restricted? yes no If yes, what are the restrictions? -
Memorial Rose Garden and Camelia Garden Refresh is specific to Mavis Stuffer Park location outside of Stuffer Hall adjacent to the current Camelia Garden.
Current value of donation: $9,800
What is the projected cost of installation? Who is responsible for on-going maintenance or replacement?
Proposed Memorial Rose Garden & Camelia Garden Refresh
Item Cost
Roses (4 Beds Various Colors) $1,200
Fence, Penny Lane Rose Beds, Irrigation /DG Paths $7,500 Camelia Garden Refresh $1,100
Guesstimate Costs $9,800
The Ripon Garden Club currently has a Butterfly Garden in Mavis Stouffer Park. The RGC is 100 members strong and currently has 6 master gardeners as well as several members whose expertise is in roses. We will be responsible for all pruning and ground keeping in the garden at the same level of expertise and diligence currently shown in the Butterfly Garden.
Preferred donor acknowledgement (i.e. letter of recognition, certificate of acknowledgement, donor plaque, none or other):
Donor Plaque similar to current Camelia Garden Plaque
Additional Information:
We believe this garden will enhance Ripon residents and guests experience in the park as well as during the use of Stouffer Hall. The garden consists of four rose planting beds in Japaint grasses and new c. melaim honor of the original Camel Garde instale maple, An open fence will separate the garden from the playing fields and showcasing the Penny
CITY OF RIPON - PARKS AND RECREATION
DONATION/PARK IMPROVEMENT APPLICATION FORM
Lane Kose; a memorial for one of our members, Penny Smith. The final plans will include rose in bloom.
Proposed Installation Timeline
Month Item
October Mark Beds
Rototill area
Plant Purchase from Morris Nursery
November Installation of Irrigation
January Installation of Fence
Installation of DG Fencing
February/March Planting
April / May Opening of Memorial Rose Garden with
City Officials, Chamber of Commerce
Attachments: (i.e. site plans, drawings, pictures, etc.).
Site plans as submitted to James Pease, Budget and Power Point Presentation of overall plan for Memorial Rose Garden and refresh of Camelia garden.
The above is a complete listing of the donation or park improvements made to the City.
Signature of Donor: Date:
Ripon Garden Club, Inc. September 24, 2024
Name and Contact Information:
Donna Benjamin, Chair, (626) 419-6341, beniamin [email protected] Additional Committee Members: Judy Butterman, Catherine Gentiluomo and Deb Travaille
Club Contact [email protected] Website: RiponGardenClub.org