Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Renaming the Existing McKinney Community Center, located at 2001 S. Central Expressway, to the Recreation Center at Towne Lake
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
(5B: Develop Parks strategy to preserve green space for future park land)
(5C: Continue to market and highlight McKinney as a unique destination for residents and visitors alike)
(5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
(5F: Maximize partnerships between the City of McKinney and private industry)
MEETING DATE: July 21, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks & Recreation
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approve the Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This facility is located at 2001 S. Central Expressway.
* This request aims to rename the current Community Center to the Recreation Center at Towne Lake.
* The City's naming policy requires that the Parks Board provide a name or names to the City Council for consideration, in accordance with the guidelines set forth by City Council.
* Generally, a name(s) should be selected based on the following: Outstanding and/or predominant geographical or physical features of the land; Outstanding and/or predominant historical features of significance; Contributions of land for a park site; or in honor of a community/state leader or hero.
* Using the naming criteria listed above, this name was selected based upon the enhanced programming offered at the facility and its physical location in Towne Lake Park.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* As part of the ongoing efforts to enhance our parks system and expand services and programming, the Parks and Recreation Department has identified Towne Lake as a signature area and important City landmark to highlight.
* Moving forward, new and existing elements wi...
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