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Public Facilities Naming No. 2008-05 April 28, 2008 Page 2 approval of the cell tower improvements in the park and renovation of the parking lot. He also was active on committees to obtain funding, donations and volunteer recruitment to build the new playground in Windsor Park. Analysis of the Issues Sections 33-5 and 33-6 of the Municipal Code govern the naming of streets and public facilities, including parks and park playgrounds. The code includes guidelines for the naming of these facilities and identifies policy guidelines (Exhibit 4). In general, the naming of parks and facilities should consider: 1. A name which serves to identify the location of the subject area. 2. A name which references the history of the site or area. 3. A name which identifies a person or family which made extraordinary donation of land or funds to promote the improvement of the public facility. 4. A name which recognizes a person or family who made a significant contribution to the well being of the city, including city council, commissioners, officers and employees of the city, but not anyone who currently holds such position. Based on the guidelines established in the Municipal Code and in consideration of what would best identify the naming of facilities, the following analysis was determined on the suggested name. 1. Existing Name: • Currently no name has been approved for the new playground at Windsor Park. 2. Proposed Name: • "Tom Lamere Playground" recognizes a community resident that has made a significant contribution through his volunteer efforts toward the improvement of Windsor Park. • Tom Lamere provided numerous volunteer hours, enjoyed walking through the park and seeing the park used by special organizations and children, communicated regularly with staff to provide information on vandalism in the park and suggested park improvements. 39A-3