Randolph Johnson/Water Tower Park Donation Structure
Purpose: To encourage and support Parks & Recreation in the Town of Beaufort in the development of partnerships to aid in sponsorship efforts that are consistent with existing Town policies, procedures and applicable laws.
Background: The Town of Beaufort has a tradition of creative and innovative solutions that sustains ongoing services for our residents; the Town continues to look for ways in which Public-Private Partnerships provide donations, funding and volunteer assistance to support and enhance Town services.
Recognition: Name recognition will be placed at Randolph Johnson/Water Tower Park with coordinating sponsorship levels beginning at the Concerto level; additionally, all park donors will be recognized on the Town’s website and in the Town newsletter.
Donation of Specific Items: The Town encourages donations of specific items with the understanding that such items have a useful life and the donation must be approved by the Town. Once a donation is accepted, it becomes Town property and the Town may decide to maintain, replace or dispose of the item unless the donation is explicitly accepted by the Town subject to restrictions.
Levels:
Whereas Randolph Johnson was an educational leader in Beaufort from 1945-1968 and whereas he was passionate about music; the sponsorship levels are as follows:
Director - $500,000 and above
Maestro - $10,000+
Concerto – $5,000 +
Crescendo – $1,000+
Ensemble – $500+
Melody – $250+
Harmony – $1-$250
Donations are tax-deductible.
Checks should be made out to the Town of Beaufort with Randolph Johnson Park notated.
A donation does not grant rights to Town property or services.
For more information on the Randolph Johnson/Water Tower Park Project, please contact Town of Beaufort Parks & Events Coordination/PIO, Rachel Johnson at (252) 728-2141.
Examples of items that will be purchased with donations:
Playground/splash pad equipment
Musical Garden
Trees
Picnic Tables - $300 - $1,000 each (depends on materials)
Park Benches –$500-$1,000 each (depends on materials)
Shade Sails - $2,000-$6,000
Adult Exercise Equipment
Bike Racks - $100 - $500 each
Trash Cans - $350-1,200 each
Pet Waste Stations - $250-650 each
Grills - $300-900 each
Information Box/Message Center - $600-1,500 each
Concrete Bollards - $350-500 each