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Consideration of and action on a resolution formalizing City Council’s action on the facility naming application received for former Mayor Wayne Riddle.
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Summary:
Late last year, the City of Deer Park received a formal application (see attached) to consider naming the Deer Park Public Library building after former Deer Park Mayor Wayne Riddle. Consistent with the City’s policy (see attached) on the naming of an asset, this matter was brought before the Library Board of Trustees for their recommendation to City Council. On January 9, 2024, they voted 4-3 in favor of recommending Council name the Library building after Mayor Riddle.
This matter now goes before City Council for your discussion and vote. Council discussed this topic in two Workshops on February 6th & February 20th, and this agenda item will be the action item for Council to vote on.
It is important to note, the request is to consider naming only the Library building after Mayor Riddle. The legal name for the Library, as a public entity, will remain the Deer Park Public Library.
Once Council makes their decision, the City Attorney will complete the resolution attached if needed for approval by Council.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
TBD.
Recommended action
Depending upon Council’s decision, approve or deny the naming application request. If approving request, then approval by resolution is recommended action. If denying the request, a motion to deny is recommended action.