Title
Request to name a Tot Lot (B)
This item involves a request to name the NW Fifth Avenue Tot Lot at 1007 NW 5th Avenue, "Seminary Tot Lot".
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 April 17, 2008 meeting, The Public Recreation and Parks Board reviewed a request from Roberta Parks on behalf of the Fifth Avenue Neighborhood Association to name the Tot Lot at 1007 NW 5th Avenue to "Seminary Tot Lot." The request was accompanied by the required petition of at least 25 signatures of adults within the City and an explanation of why the name was proposed.
The Public Recreation and Parks Board unanimously recommend naming the park after the old name for the area.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission approve the request to name the Tot Lot at 1007 NW 5 Avenue, Seminary Tot Lot.
Alternative Recommendation: The City Commission deny the request to name the Tot Lot at 1007 NW 5 Avenue, Seminary Tot Lot.