From
F.Mae Smith
Title
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinance, Chapter 18, "Parks and Recreation," Section 18-29.1 "Naming parklands, park roads, major improvements and facilities" to includ recognition of Grand Prairie citizens who have attained prominence in their field of endeavor
Presenter
Rick Herold, Director of Parks and Recreation
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Grand Prairie Park Board reviewed section 18-29.1 - Naming parklands, park roads, major improvements and facilities. The board unanimously voted to add subsection (c) (10), with the following recommendation; The honoree was born or raised in Grand Prairie and has attained national or international prominence and achievement.
As this recommendation requires City Council adoption, the board is submitting this request for Council approval.
Financial Consideration
The budget impact would only be affected at such time as a recommendation of an honoree is determined and approved.
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 18, PARKS AND RECREATION, SECTION 18-29.1 NAMING PARKLANDS, PARK ROADS, MAJOR IMPROVEMENT AND FACILITIES, BY ADDING (c)-(10) THE HONOREE WAS BORN OR RAISED IN GRAND PRAIRIE AND HAS ATTAINED NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL PROMINENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT.
WHEREAS, THE Grand Prairie Park Board considered an update section 18-29.1 for recognition of Grand Prairie citizens who have attained prominence in their field of endeavor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Grand Prairie code of ordinances section 18-29.1 is here by amended to include (c) (10) The honoree was born or raised in Grand Prairie and has attained national or international prominence and achievement.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 20TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2012.