LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Brian Spencer
SUBJECT:
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NAMING TENNIS COURT #23 AT ROGER SCOTT TENNIS CENTER
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve the naming of Court #23 at Roger Scott Tennis Center in honor of William (Bill) Kellenberger.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
On behalf of The Over 50 But Under the Hill League and Greater Pensacola Tennis Association:
Over the last 30 plus years, Bill Kellenberger has used tennis as a foundation for reaching out to the young and old in our community. He founded, and for many years ran, the Over 50 But Under the Hill League (The UTHL). This is a competitive tennis league for senior men. The UTHL has, each season, over 200 senior men playing. The league has impacted the lives of thousands over the past 30 years, giving senior men a chance at a healthier life through the exercise, along with positive fellowship afforded them through this league.
Mr. Kellenberger’s outreach to the young came about from a sports program sponsored by the City of Pensacola called, “Racquet Roundup.” This program, for grade school age boys & girls, uses tennis to teach sportsmanship and discipline and the need for following the rules. These are attributes that have carried these young people in good stead. Each summer Bill would include a cadre of senior men who would work with the young people in a display of inter-generational cooperation, fun and teaching. There are many young people who got their start in Racquet Roundup and went on to play tennis at the high school and college level.
The Parks and Recreation Board considered and approved this request at their April 20, 2017 meeting.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Name Court 23 @ Roger Scott - Request
2) Sec. 2-3-3. Naming City Property
3) Court Naming Recommendation Minutes
PRESENTATION: No