LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Vice President Ann Hill
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PLACEMENT OF A BENCH AND DEDICATION OF A TREE WITHIN BARTRAM PARK IN HONOR OF JOHN OLIVER
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board with the placement of a bench and dedication of a tree within Bartram Park in honor of John Oliver.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
John Alexander Oliver, the fifth of six children, known as the “Oliver Kids,” grew up loving Pensacola, the beach, and the fishing piers, spending many days fishing off the pier by the Municipal Auditorium with his siblings.
Later in life John owned an ice company where he would provide free ice after hurricane events. John Oliver died suddenly on October 10, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. While other siblings have moved from the area, John’s brother James still resides in Pensacola.
John’s family would like to place a park bench and dedicate a tree in Bartram Park in honor of John. They would like to have a place to go and sit and remember their brother, John.
PRIOR ACTION:
March 18, 2021- Parks and Recreation Board approved the placement of a bench and dedication of a tree within Bartram Park in honor of John Oliver.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Any cost associated with this item will be borne by the Parks and Recreation Department and/or through private donation.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) 2/18/21 Parks & Recreation Board New Business Item - park bench and tree dedication letter
2) 2/18/21 Parks & Recreation Board New Business Item - park bench and tree dedication form
PRESENTATION: No