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A request for a commemorative memorial shall demonstrate that the proposed subject has a substantial and meaningful connection to the Village of East Aurora or has made a meaningful contribution to the life of the Village or its residents. The following factors may be considered, individually or in combination: 1. Whether the person was a current or former resident of the Village; 2. Whether the person owned or operated a business or organization within the Village; 3. Whether the person provided significant civic, charitable, cultural, educational, professional, volunteer, or public service to the Village; 4. Whether the person had substantial involvement with Village institutions, organizations, schools, civic groups, businesses or public service organizations; 5. Whether the person had a longstanding and recognizable presence in the Village community; 6. Whether the person's activities, work, service, or daily presence had a meaningful effect on the Village or its residents; 7. Whether the person made an extraordinary or otherwise significant contribution to the Village; 8. Whether the proposed memorial would recognize an event or contribution of particular historical, civic, cultural, or community significance to the Village; 9. The length and nature of the person's connection to the Village; and 10. Any other facts that reasonably demonstrate a substantial and meaningful connection between the proposed subject and the Village. A. Residency Not Required Residence within the Village shall not be an absolute requirement for eligibility. A nonresident may be considered eligible where the evidence demonstrates a substantial and meaningful connection to the Village or a significant contribution to the Village community. B. Insufficient Connection The following, standing alone, shall generally be insufficient to establish eligibility: 1. Occasional visitation to the Village;