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Consider accepting a park bench as a donation from Mrs. Evelyn Sotelo to be placed in Elmer Thomas Park.
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INITIATOR: Christine James, Parks and Recreation Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Keith Neitzke, Parks and Grounds Superintendent
BACKGROUND: Mrs. Sotelo has purchased an Oklahoma Correctional Industries bench to be installed in Elmer Thomas Park. It is the same style bench that we have been accepting and installing in Elmer Thomas Park for the last several years. The cost to the City of Lawton to provide a pad and install a bench is $553.28. This bench is a memorial to her husband Mr. Ruben Sotelo who was killed in a motor vehicle accident. Mr. Ruben Sotelo belonged to the Filipino American Association - International Group. Mr. Sotelo actively supported the arts. He was a voting member of the International Festival Committee a sub-committee of the Lawton Arts & Humanities Council for at least 15 years. He assisted with recruiting and scheduling performances for International Festival. He was a dedicated, hard-working, personable volunteer whose contributions to the City of Lawton should not be forgotten.
EXHIBIT: Bench Site Donation Request and Picture of Bench
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FUNDING SOURCE: Park Maintenance
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Accept the park bench as a donation from Mrs. Evelyn Sotelo to be placed in Elmer Thomas Park.