Title
Discuss Potential Naming of the All-Abilities Playground
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
MEETING DATE: May 2, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation and Open Space
CONTACT: Rhoda L. Savage, Director of Parks, Recreation and Open Space
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Discuss the City Council allowing 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 requested the PROS Board consider this item at their April 14, 2016 regular meeting.
• A copy of the Municipal Facility Naming Policy, 2014-01-008(R), was provided to the Board and is attached herein.
• A copy of the duties of the PROS Board’s role in naming parks was also provided to the Board and is attached herein.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The PROS Board agreed with the naming rights contingent on satisfaction of the City Council naming policy.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• The PROS Board was in support of this item as long as the City Council policy was adhered to re: the level of funding at greater than 50% of the construction cost.
• The PROS Board and City Council would vote to approve the name recommended by the Rotary Club prior to naming the amenity.