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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1899RESOLUTION NO. /tf?J A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, renaming Russell Road Park to "Hogan Park at Russell Road" in honor of Isabel K. Hogan, who served as Mayor for the City of Kent from 1970 through 1986 and was an advocate for the City's parks, recreation, and art programs. RECITALS A. The City Council previously adopted policies and procedures for the naming of City parks and public facilities through Resolution No. 1049, as amended by Resolution No. 1624. While these policies and procedures evidence an intent that given park and facility names should remain permanent, they also recognize that extraordinary events may warrant a name change, including a significant donation to the City or unusually outstanding public service. B. Isabel K. Hogan served as Mayor of the City of Kent from 1970 through 1986. During her mayoral tenure, former Mayor Hogan was a champion of the City's parks, recreation, and art programs. She helped to develop public amenities and services that made Kent a more livable community. 1 Rename Russell Road Park As "Hogan Park at Russell Road" C. For many years 1 the community has expressed interest in naming a City park or facility after former Mayor Hogan to honor her service and commitment to Kent. Over the past eighteen months 1 staff has explored various naming and dedication ideas with the Parks and Human Services Committee. In January 2014 1 the current proposal to rename Russell Road Park after former Mayor Hogan was identified as the preferred option. D. Russell Road Park is one of the City's signature athletic complexes, and it was selected as the most appropriate park to honor former Mayor Hogan because it was developed during her mayoral term. Based on that history, members of the Parks Committee, Mayor Cooke, Council President Dana Ralph 1 and Parks Director Jeff Watling all believe it is the most fitting park to be renamed in former Mayor Hogan's honor. E. In accordance with Resolution No. 1049, as amended by Resolution No. 1624, a time lapse of six months must exist between receipt of a name proposal and the final recommendation on its adoption in cases where the person is living, which is the case with former Mayor Hogan. In this instance, more than the required six months have elapsed. F. After considering the current proposal, former Mayor Hogan 1s extraordinary service to the City of Kent, and the presentation made by staff in support1 the City Council agrees that it is appropriate to officially rename Russell Road Park to "Hogan Park at Russell Road." NOW THEREFORE 1 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT 1 WASHINGTON 1 DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: 2 Rename Russell Road Park As "Hogan Park at Russell Road" RESOLUTION SECTION 1. -Rename Russell Road Park. In honor of the extraordinary public service rendered by former Mayor Isabel K. Hogan and her dedication to Kent's parks, recreation, and art programs, Russell Road Park, located at 24400 Russell Road in the City of Kent, shall officially be renamed to "Hogan Park at Russell Road." SECTION 2. -Revise or Reo/ace Signage. Staff shall revise or replace City signage that refers to Russell Road Park to reflect its new name and dedication as "Hogan Park at Russell Road." However, all costs to revise or replace signage shall be paid from the City's existing budget, and no additional budget expenditure is authorized by this name change. SECTION 3. -Savings. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution. SECTION 4. -Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed. SECTION 5. -Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage. PASSED at a regular open public meeting by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, this /cfJ!-6 day of September, 2014. CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent this ___ day of September, 2014. 3 Rename Russell Road Park As "Hogan Park at Russell Road" ATTEST: CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: TO BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. /:ff'l passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, the , -e~h """ L . / /&;-day of ~/cp,'r!,·nbt'r , 2014. I P:\Civi1\Resolut1on\lsabel Hogan Park.Doo:- 4 Rename Russell Road Park As "Hogan Park at Russell Road"