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Request to Name a Tot Lot (B)
This item involves a request to name Tot Lot #6 located at the intersection of NW 32 Place & NW 20 Lane, Hidden Gem Park.
Explanation
On February 28, 2005, the City Commission referred the matter of naming City parks, recreation areas and facilities to the Recreation and Cultural Affairs Committee. The Recreation and Cultural Affairs Committee forwarded their recommendations to the Commission on June 16, 2005. The City Commission adopted the Committee's recommendations at their August 8, 2005 meeting. The general policy states that either the City of Gainesville Public Recreation and Parks Board or Nature Centers Commission would be responsible for recommending to the City Commission approval of all names of parks, recreation areas, facilities and centers managed by the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department.
At their January 16, 2008 meeting, The Public Recreation and Parks Board reviewed a request from Tracey Johnson to name the tot lot located at the intersection of NW 32 Place & NW 20 Lane, Hidden Gem Park.
The request was accompanied by the required petition of at least 25 signatures of adults within the city and a letter explaining how she came up with the suggested name.
The Public Recreation and Parks Board unanimously recommends naming the park Hidden Gem Park as requested by Ms. Johnson.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission approve the request to name Tot Lot located at the intersection of NW 32 Place & NW 20 Lane, Hidden Gem Park.
Alternative Recommendation: The City Commission deny the request to name the Tot Lot located at the intersection of NW 32 Place & NW 20 Lane, Hidden Gem Park.