Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Naming the Dog Park Located in Craig Ranch
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
MEETING DATE: January 19, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation and Open Space
CONTACT: Rhoda L. Savage, Director of Parks, Recreation and Open Space
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Ordinance
ITEM SUMMARY:
* On November 13, 2015, Miles Prestemon, COO of Craig Ranch, submitted via email a request for naming a dog park currently being constructed in Craig Ranch.
* A copy of the Dog Park concept plan is attached.
* The park is currently under construction with a scheduled completion date of January - February 2016.
* The park design, construction and maintenance are provided by Craig Ranch.
* The park will be a permanent City park.
* Two names were submitted by Mr. Prestemon for the PROS Board and City Council consideration; K9 Corral and Canine Corner.
* Based on a 380 Agreement between the City and Craig Ranch, "naming of the park shall be subject to the rules and ordinances of the City".
* The Interim City Manager solicited names from the City Council for PROS Board consideration.
* A copy of the Municipal Facility Naming Policy is attached: 2014-01-008(R).
* A copy of the duties of the PROS Board's role in naming parks is also attached.
* The PROS Board considered names submitted by Mr. Prestemon and recommends the following for City Council consideration:
o K9 Corner at Craig Ranch
o K9 Corral at Craig Ranch
o K9 Corral Park, or
o K9 Park.
* Miles Prestemon was notified of the PROS Board recommendations and recommends the City Council approve "K9 Corral at Craig Ranch".
* Staff is supportive of this recommendation.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Policy allows the PROS Board to make a recommendation to the City Council regarding naming of park facilities.
* Criteria included in the attached naming policy were taken into consideration by the PROS Board before submitting names...
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