TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Telly Whitfield, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Michael Gibson, Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Director
DATE: January 14, 2019
RE:
Title
Renaming of the Cross Creek Linear Park Trail in Honor of Harry F. Shaw
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
2
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 4: Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Executive Summary:
At the November 6, 2018 Linear Park Corporation meeting, Mr. Robert Barefoot made a motion to rename the Cross Creek Linear Park Trail to Harry F. Shaw Linear Park Trail. The change was second by Mr. Wayne Riggins and accepted by a unanimous vote.
Background:
On May 4, 2018 at a special meeting for Linear Park Corporation, Wayne Riggins made the suggestion to honor Mr. Harry F. Shaw for his 25 year vision and inspiration in working to create Linear Park. The Linear Park Corporation board agreed on several ways to honor Mr. Shaw including changing the name of the trail to Harry F. Shaw Linear Park Trail.
Mr. Shaw passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018.
Issues/Analysis:
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Budget Impact:
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Options:
1) City Council moves to approve the renaming the Cross Creek Linear Park Trail to Harry F. Shaw Linear Park Trail.
2) City Council does not move to approve the renaming the Cross Creek Linear Park Trail to Harry F. Shaw Linear Park Trail.
Recommended Action:
Approve the naming renaming the Cross Creek Linear Park Trail to Harry F. Shaw Linear Park Trail.
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