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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 03 11 Consent 300 Trotwood Family Pavilion COMMISSION AGENDA Informational Consent X ITEM 300 public Hearings g Regular March 11, 2019 KS CC Regular Meeting City Manager Department REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department requests the City Commission approve the naming of the newly constructed pavilion at Trotwood Park in honor and memory of former Commissioner Pam Carroll; the official name would be the "Pamela A. Carroll Memorial Pavilion". SYNOPSIS: The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking Commission approve to officially name the beautiful new 4,000 square foot family pavilion at Trotwood Park in honor and memory of former Commissioner Pam Carroll. CONSIDERATIONS: Commissioner Pam Carroll served the City of Winter Springs for years as a member of many committees, advisory boards and ultimately as City Commissioner/Deputy Mayor. Pam was very active in the Tuscawilla community with businesses, families and park activities, including editor of the Tuscawilla today. Pam was also an ardent supporter of our parks and special events. Her family also spoke of how proud they were of the hard work she was involved in over her many years of service. . Pam served on the Special Events Committee from 2006-2010. . Pam served on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board from 2010-2012. . Pam served on the Districting Commission from 2010-2012. . Pam was City Commissioner from 2012-2018. . Pam was actively involved in improving the quality of life for many seniors through a variety of activities and trips at our Senior Center. Consent 300 PAGE 1 OF 2- March 11,2019 . Pam was involved in bringing the Art Festival to Winter Springs and served on the planning committee for many years. . Pam was involved early on in the concept phase of this pavilion and was very excited about it coming to life. . A memorial plaque honoring Pam will be placed next to the pavilion permanently. . A dedication Ceremony is tentatively scheduled for March 31, 2019 in concert with the THOA annual Family Picnic (More information to follow). We respectfully feel that designating this beautiful new Parks facility in Pam's name and honor would be an appropriate way to honor her service to the City and her love of its Parks, and to honor and recognize her memory and legacy for decades to come. FISCAL IMPACT: The only incremental cost of approval of this request is the cost of the related permanent memorial plaque. This is estimated at$3,500. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: The Parks and Recreation Department recommends the City Commission officially name the new pavilion at Trotwood Park, the "Pamela A. Carroll Memorial Pavilion" in honor and memory of former Commissioner Pam Carroll. ATTACHMENTS: Consent 300 PAGE 2 OF 2- March 11,2019