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Johnson Stinson - Citizen Comment - Request to Name the Basketball Courts at Westside Park the Sidney Davis Martin, Jr. Memorial Basketball Courts (B)
This item involves a referral by the City Commission to the Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Public Works Committee regarding the naming of the basketball courts at Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park after the late Sid Martin, Jr.
Explanation
Mr. John Stinson appeared at the March 4, 2010 City Commission meeting requesting the City Commission honor and recognize the late Sid Martin, Jr. Mr. Stinson stated that the basketball courts at Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park were located there as a result of Mr. Martin's efforts. Following a motion by Commissioner Poe, the consideration of this request was referred to the Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Public Works Committee.
Both the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Nature Centers Commission adopted a policy to address park and park feature naming. Mr. Stinson was contacted by staff and provided with both the policy as well as the appropriate forms to complete in order for this to be pursued.
On April 21, 2010 the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met and reviewed Mr. Stinson's request and the petition that he provided. The Board supports Mr. Stinson's request and recommends its approval.
Fiscal Impact
Basketball court signage would be funded from the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department operating budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the naming of the basketball courts at Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park in honor of the late Sid Martin, Jr. as the "Sidney Davis Martin, Jr. Memorial Basketball Courts" and remove this item for the Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Public Works Committee Referral list.