REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager
VIA: Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community & Library Services
PREPARED BY: Chris Cole, Community & Library Services Manager
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Approve the design concept and placement of a re-dedication plaque celebrating the 50th Jubilee of Huntington Central Park as recommended by the Community & Library Services Commission
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Statement of Issue:
There is a need to approve the language and location of the Huntington Central Park 50th Anniversary Jubilee re-dedication plaque as recommended by the Community & Library Services Commission.
Financial Impact:
Funding for the plaque is contained within the Community & Library Services Department's Facilities & Development Account 10045401 to cover the cost of design and fabrication ($2,403). To save costs, the plaque will be installed by Public Works staff on a donated boulder.
Recommended Action:
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Approve the design concept and placement of a re-dedication plaque celebrating the 50th Jubilee of Huntington Central Park as recommended by the Community & Library Service Commission.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Staff is requesting approval for the language and installation location of the Huntington Central Park 50th Anniversary Jubilee re-dedication plaque. The park was originally dedicated on Saturday, June 15, 1974. Fifty-years later, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, a celebration will be held at the Senior Center in Central Park as a re-dedication celebration to mark the park's 50th year.
The design of the plaque is standard to other facility dedication plaques (Attachment #1). Much of the plaque content is standard as well, however, a paragraph has been included to extend the City's appreciation for the countless volunteers who have worked tirelessly over the last 50 years ...
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