LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
SUBJECT:
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NAMING TENNIS COURT #20 AT ROGER SCOTT TENNIS CENTER
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve the naming of Court #20 at Roger Scott Tennis Center in honor of Joe Lovoy.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Mr. Joseph Lovoy had an immense impact on the Northwest Florida tennis community. He worked to establish the Over the Hill but Under 50 Tennis League, attracting well over a thousand players in its three decades of existence.
Mr. Lovoy worked on Committees to improve the tennis experience for all players, in particular, bringing soft courts to the Roger Scott Tennis Center. He pursued funding from both City Council and the Escambia County Board of Commissioners, as well as raising funds to purchase additional land from the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Parks and Recreation Board considered and approved this request at their October 18, 2018 meeting.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
11/29/2018
STAFF CONTACT:
Christopher L. Holley, City Administrator
Brian Cooper, Parks and Recreation Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Name Court 20 at Roger Scott - Request
2) Sec. 2-3-3. Naming City Property
3) Court Naming Recommendation Minutes
4) Memo from Parks and Recreation Board
PRESENTATION: No end