TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Selection of a Name for the New Veterans Memorial Park and Consideration of the Proposed Park Concept Plan.
Recommended Action
Discussion and possible action regarding the selection of a name for the new Veterans Memorial Park and consideration of the proposed Park Concept Plan.
Background Information
Resolution 2021-R-17 established the Veterans Park Advisory Committee and outlined responsibilities for the Committee including a directive (Section 4.02-A) to provide the City Commission with the following information:
> A proposed name and general concept for the design for the Veterans Park and desired amenities. This proposal shall include recommendations from community members and stakeholders.
Selection Process for Naming New Veterans Memorial Park
The following provides a chronological order of events regarding the selection process for the naming of the new Veterans Memorial Park:
> November 2021: The Parks and Recreation Department developed a naming poll for the New Veterans Memorial Park. The poll included the names provided by the Veterans Parks Advisory Committee. In addition, the community was invited to vote for a name and/or propose an additional name consideration for the new Veterans Memorial Park. The poll was advertised via multiple avenues and a total of 18 names were received.
> February 1, 2022: During the City Commission Regular Meeting, staff presented the list of names received for the Veterans Memorial Park to the Commission. The following actions were then taken by the Commission:
* A motion was made to accept the conceptual draft of the Veterans Memorial Park and direct the task force to select the top three names and bring back for discussion and possible selection by the Commission at a future date.
* A motion was made to give the Veterans Park Advis...
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