Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on Making a Recommendation to the City Council for Naming the All-Abilities Playground
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation and Open Space
CONTACT: Rhoda L. Savage, Director of Parks, Recreation and Open Space
RECOMMENDED PROS BOARD ACTION:
• Recommend the City Council Allow the Naming of the All-Abilities Playground Based on City Policy and Corporate Donations Received by the Rotary Clubs of McKinney.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The City is currently working with the Rotary Clubs of McKinney on the design of Bonnie Wenk Phase 2.
• Bonnie Wenk Phase 2 includes an All-Abilities Playground.
• The Rotary Clubs are currently soliciting funds as needed for construction of the All-Abilities Playground as part of the park project.
• Representatives from the Rotary Club requested the ability to offer naming rights for the playground to potential sponsors / donors.
• Staff requests the PROS Board consider this item at their next regular meeting.
• 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.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Policy allows the PROS Board to make a recommendation to the City Council re: naming of park facilities.
• Criteria included in the attached naming policy shall be taken into consideration by the PROS Board before submitting names to the City Council.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• Consider/Recommend the City Council allow the Rotary Clubs of McKinney the authority to offer Naming Rights for the All-Abilities Playground as part of their fundraising initiative.