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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Accepting Donation of Cleaning Services for the Princeton Wars Memorial from The Garden Club of Princeton
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WHEREAS, the Princeton Wars Memorial, which stands at the intersections of Mercer and Nassau Streets in Princeton, is dedicated to those who have lost their lives in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom; and
WHEREAS, the Memorial, originally constructed in or around 1925 and on Princeton property, is in need of regular maintenance, including cleaning; and
WHEREAS, The Garden Club of Princeton (“GCP”), a local 501(c)(3) organization that serves the Princeton community, seeks to clean the Memorial and has raised private funds for these purposes; and
WHEREAS, The GCP, in consultation with Princeton, solicited quotes from vendors qualified to undertake the necessary cleaning services, and received a quote from Masonry Preservation Group, Inc. (MPG) to complete the work for the not to exceed amount of $4,402.00; and
WHEREAS, Princeton Council wishes to accept this generous donation from The GCP in furtherance of maintaining the Princeton Wars Memorial.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Municipality of Princeton, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey on this 11th day of May, 2026, as follows:
1. Princeton hereby acknowledges and accepts with gratitude the donation of cleaning services from The Garden Club of Princeton in furtherance of maintaining, and specifically cleaning, the Princeton Wars Memorial.
2. Acceptance of The GCP’s donation shall be subject to Princeton’s approval of the agreement between Masonry Preservation Group, Inc. and The GCP, which shall include Princeton’s standard indemnification and insurance requirements.