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Home My WebLink AboutResolution - 2019-R0387 - Naming Maxey Park Grove Of Trees - "Hospice Of The South Plains Memorial Grove" - 10/22/2019 Resolution No. 2019-RO387 Item No. 6.7 October 22, 2019 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, each year Hospice of the South Plains hosts a memorial service honoring the lives of the patients that have passed while in their care; and WHEREAS, Hospice of the South Plains desires to host future services, or celebrations of life, annually in one of the City of Lubbock's beautiful parks; and WHEREAS, in an effort to memorialize the lives lived and further beautify the location of the celebrations of life, Hospice of the South Plains desires to add a grove of trees at the City of Lubbock's Maxey Park; and WHEREAS, in order to memorialize the patients that have passed while beautifying Maxey Park, at its September 2019 meeting, the City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation Board accepted and approved a recommendation to name the grove of trees to be created at Maxey Park the "Hospice of the South Plains Memorial Grove"; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the City Council hereby adopts the recommendation of the City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation Board to name the grove of trees to be created at Maxey Park the "Hospice of the South Plains Memorial Grove", with such name becoming effective upon the creation of the grove of trees. Passed by the City Council on Qntnher 22,2019 DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR ATTEST: Reb&,ca Garza, City Secret•ry APPROVED AS TO CON T: Brooke Witcher, Assistant City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: Rya ro e, Assistant City Attorney RES.Adoption—Narks Board—Hospice of the South Plains Memorial Grove 10.7.19 Minutes Parks and Recreation Board Meeting City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation September 23,2419 Park Board Members Present: Chris Lonngren,Daniel Bunye, Shannon Spencer, Bil Anderson,Jonathon Graves, Brent Hodges Park Board Members Absent: Craig Wells,Gwen Titus,Margarita Olivarez Staff Present: Bridget Faulkenberry, Parks and Recreation Director Ronny Gallagher, Park Operations Manager Johnny McLellan, Recreational Services Manager Rosita Rodriquez,Management Assistant Item 1: Call to Order: • At 12:02 p.m.,Chris Lonngren, Chair, called the meeting to order Item 2: Citizen Comments-None Item 3: Approval of Minutes: • Daniel Bunye made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 22,2019 regular meeting • Shannon Spencer seconded the motion • Minutes were approved 6-0 Item 4.1: Action Item-Consider the creation of a memorial tree grove at Maxey Park—Scott Myers,Hospice of the South Plains • Chris Lonngren made a motion to accept the request • Daniel Bunye seconded the motion • Motion passed 6-0 Item 5.1: Work Session—Presentation and discussion regarding the Mayor's Fitness Council • Abby Dye presented the new course of the Mayor's Marathon 2020 • Provided information on the Mayor's Fitness Council events such as, Mayor's Hike and Bike with the Mayor Item 4.2: Work Session—Parks and Recreation Updates • Bridget Faulkenberry presented updates on Parks and Recreation October's events,FY 19-20 Budget and McAlister Dog Park project Adjourn: With no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 1:08 p.m. Attest, Rosita Rodriguez, Management Assistant Chris Lonngren, Chair City of Lubbock,TX Parks and Recreation Park and Facility Naming Application Park.and Facility Naming Guidelines The naming of a City of Lubbock Park or Park Facility is a serious matter. All names considered by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and ultimately the City Council should be above all significant. appropriate,considerate and acceptable to the citizens of Lubbock. Considerations L Outstanding Individuals: In the event that the name of a deceased person is proposed, that person shall have been prominent in Lubbock or elsewhere and shall have demonstrated a continued commitment and.made a substantial contribution to the Parks and Recreation Depardnent. Persons not associated with parks may be considered but shall meet all other criteria.Any living person proposed shall have made a worthy and extraordinary endowment to the Parks and Recreation Department, or be extremely prominent locally,nationally or internationally. 2. Common Usage Identifying the Neighborhood: Acknowledges the geographic location of the park or facility or common name that gives a particular identity to the area neighborhood. 3. Historical Event or Place: Preserves and honors the history of Lubbock,its founders,historical figures,cultural, historical events or local landmarks. 4. Natural or Geographical Feature in the Area: Acknowledges a prominent or unique natural or geological, archaeological, botanical or zoological feature in the surrounding area. S. Benefit/Organization Acknowledgement: Acknowledges the significant benefit of a monetary donation, significant donation of resources or services rendered. Procedures 1. The individual,group or organization requesting to name a park or park facility must complete and submit the Park and Facility Naming application,a copy of which can be obtained and submitted at the Parks and Recreation office located at 1611 101x' Street. 2. The applicant will be notified of a scheduled meeting date of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board which the applicant must attend to make a presentation that justifies the proposed name or variation thereof. 3. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board may appoint a Park Naming Subcommittee to further evaluate the application and to forward a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. 4. The City of Lubbock will publish public service announcements providing information regarding the proposed naming. The public service announcement will contain dates of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings and City Council meetings.related to the naming. S. The final recommendation of the Parks and.Recreation Advisory Board shall be forwarded to the City Council for consideration and vote. 00294869.DOCX- ver; Page 3 of 7 Restrictions 1- The name shall not duplicate the name of any other park or park facility in Lubbock. 2. The name shall not endorse or advocate any religion or specific religious belie!; nor shall the name have an obscene camnotation or malevolently portray, demean, or intimidate any racial or ethnic group. 3. The name of a park or park facility shall not he proposed for change without extraordinarily good reasons. {00294869.DOCX-ver! Parc 4 of 7 City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation ,f Park and Facility Naming Application Applicant Name: Mailing Address: 1 3s— cit,•:J_.t�L��t'L___----%ip:—��Yz� Home Phone: Work Phone:?(a 7Y3 D3k2 _Cell Phonc: (v 7?7 Z Email Address: _ Ifs �LFa Organization: Ili mpfue-%AI�& _ - ,Qd ,S Proposed Park or Facility to be Named: Address or Location or Park or Facility: t Suggested Name: �_—�'h Category: f " — t. K•y _ILI Outstanding Individual(s) Acknowledges the sustained contribution that has been made by such individual(s)to the City of Lubbock and/or the Parks and Recreation system. Neighborhood Identity Acknowledges the geographic location or common name that gives a particular identity to a neighborhood. Historical Event,Person,Place Preserves and honors the history of Lubbock, its founders,other historical figures or local landmarks. Natural or Geographical Feature to the Area Acknowledges a prominent or unique natural or geological feature in the surrounding area. V Benefit/Organization Acknowledgement Acknowledges the significant benefit of a major donation or gift. RECEIVED By: l 4116 SIGNAI'URG• {0039}869.DOCX-ver) !'ale 5 ot'7 City of Lubbock Parkq and Recreation lark.acid Facility Naming Application Suggested Name: a Please provide a written narrative that supports the nomination for consideration. li'proposing,to na.iue a park or facility after an outstanding person,a biography must also be attached and include material that identifies the individual's significance and notable reputation in the City orLubbock. Attach additional pages it'needed. 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