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Request to Name a Tot Lot (B)
This item involves a request to name the Tot Lot located at the corner of NE 4th Avenue and NE 15th Street C. F. Franklin Memorial 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 Recreation and Parks Department.
At their October 17, 2007 meeting, the Public Recreation and Parks Board received a request from Janet Broiles to name the tot lot located at the corner of NE 4th Avenue and NE 15th Street, C. F. Franklin Memorial Park. The request was accompanied by the required petition of at least 25 signatures of adults within the City and a letter of support detailing the late Mr. Franklin's commitment to the citizens of East Gainesville.
The Public Recreation and Parks Board unanimously recommends naming the park in honor of Mr. Franklin.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission approve the request to name the tot lot located at the corner of NE 4th Avenue and NE 15th Street, C. F. Franklin Memorial Park.
Alternative Recommendation: The City Commission decline the request to name the tot lot located at the corner of NE 4th Avenue and NE 15th Street, C. F. Franklin Memorial Park.