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Request to name a Tot Lot (B)
This item involves a request to name Tot Lot #7 in the 500 block of SW 7 Terrace, Mother Lucille Perkins 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 November 28, 2007 meeting, the Public Recreation and Parks Board reviewed a request from Janie S. Williams on behalf of the Porters Neighborhood Crime Watch group to name the tot lot located in the 500 block of SW 7 Terrace Mother Lucille Perkins Tot Lot. The request was accompanied by the required petition of at least 25 signatures of adults within the City and a letter of support detailing how the late Mrs. Perkins put so much time into caring for people and children.
The Public Recreation and Parks Board unanimously recommend naming the park in honor of Mrs. Perkins.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission approve the request to name the tot lot in the 500 block of SW 7 Terrace, Mother Lucille Perkins Tot Lot.
Alternative Recommendation: The City Commission deny the request to name the tot lot in the 500 block of SW 7 Terrace, Mother Lucille Perkins Tot Lot.