June 2006 Update

Project Plans
for the Construction of
Street, Storm Drain and Streetlight Improvements

The Public Works Department is currently in the process of advertising the plans for construction bids. Here is the schedule of events for this project:

 Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery

 Clean Up and Restoration Effort was completed on
Saturday thru Monday May 27, 28 & 29, 2006
from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Volunteers cleaned the gravestones with water, mild cleanser and cloths.
Tools were provided to all volunteers

January 2006 Updates

December 2005 Updates

Every monument in the first section, between Pine and Redwood, have been reset! That is over 170 monuments.  Plus, another 150 have been  permanently affixed to prevent any further vandalism.

 

November 2005 Updates

• The trees have been trimmed.
• Weeding and ground leveling has begun!
• Watering has also been restarted in the areas were leveling is taking place. 
• Over 100 monuments have been reseated by volunteers with donated
   equipment!

Goals:
• Landscaping - Plans have been prepared by RHA Landscape Architects.
• Irrigation - Plans have been prepared by Community Works Design. 
  The plan incorporates the latest and most advanced water conservation equipment
  and techniques.
• Fencing - Plans have been prepared by Patrician Group
• Electric - Plans have been prepared by Electrical Designs
• Off site improvements (curb, gutter, storm drain & street lights) - City of
   Riverside has prepared plans.  Work is slotted to begin in December 2005
   or January 2006.
• Trees and shrubbery removal were needed
• New trees and shrubs planted per landscaping plans
• Pathways
• Pest Control

Benchmarks:
• We have raised $347,329.26!
• The Public Utilities Board of The City of Riverside has pledged $100,000.00
   to be used for the restoration of the grounds.
• City of Riverside has prepared plans and allocated $250,000.00 for the off site
   improvements.
• Estimate for perpetual maintenance at a minimum cost to mow, weed, and irrigate
  will be $5,000.00 per month or $60,000.00 per year. The city is giving us its lowest
  water rate.

Intentions:
• Whatever can be saved on installation will be added to the endowment.  The
   principal of the endowment will not be used, except as authorized by law.  Only
   earnings on the principal will be used for maintenance and capital improvements. 
• The amount to establish an endowment to maintain Evergreen in perpetuity is
   $1.5 million, based on estimated water, electric and maintenance costs.
• Invest in a source of pride for Riverside, contribute to the campaign to
   restore and endow Evergreen Cemetery.  Click here to donate now! 

August 2005 Updates

January 19, 2005 City Council Meeting

A meeting was held on January 19, 2005 in the Riverside Council chambers.  An  update was given to the Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery  members and to the community regarding progress made toward the renovation of the cemetery.   Points that were covered:

● An aerial survey has been completed.

● $186,035 has been collected so far.

● A list for committee help was started - especially fundraising.

● A title search by 1st American Title has been completed.

● The Riverside City Council allotted $250,000 for the cemetery to be framed with curbs, gutters and storm drains.

● The council also approved a donation from the Riverside Public Utilities of up to $100,000 which will be spread out over 5 years to help with the cemetery's upkeep.

●An estimate is being sought for rodent control before any work is started.

● A PowerPoint presentation was given showing a model of the transformation of the cemetery.

Click here to view the Presentation in pdf format!