PURPOSE

Staff is requesting City Council approval of the Park, Recreation and Community Services Board�s recommendation to name the Burbank Tennis Center Court #1 in honor of Mike Tawdy. 

BACKGROUND

During the Additional Comments from the Board portion of the March 8, 2007 Park, Recreation and Community Services Board meeting, Secreatary Todd Layfer requested that the naming of Burbank Tennis Center Court #1 in honor of Mike Tawdy be placed on a future Board agenda.  The process for the nomination and approval of naming public facilities is detailed in the Naming of Public Facilities Ordinance, Burbank Municipal Code Section 2-1801 through 2-1804. (Attachment A)  In accordance with the Naming of Public Facilities Ordinance, staff placed this request on the April 12, 2007 Park, Recreation and Community Services Board agenda for discussion and a recommendation.  During that meeting, it was the unanimous recommendation of the Park, Recreation and Community Services Board that staff proceed with the submittal of a Naming of Public Facilities Application for the purpose of naming the Burbank Tennis Center Court #1 in honor of Mike Tawdy. (Attachment B) 

ANALYSIS

As stated in Burbank Municipal Code Section 2-1804, the City Council may �recommend or approve the dedication, naming or renaming of a public facility for an individual where the reviewing body finds (1) the individual has made a significant contribution to Burbank, the State of California, the United States or the world, in any area including, but not limited to health, education, civic involvement, housing, public service, employment, or the arts; and (2) such contribution has contributed to the general well being of society.  The individual, whether living or dead, need not be or have been a resident of Burbank, the State of California or the United States.� 

It is the opinion of the Park, Recreation and Community Services Board and staff that Mr. Tawdy meets the criteria established in the Burbank Municipal Code and is eligible for public facility naming consideration.  As outlined in the attached application, Mr. Tawdy has made impressive contributions to the City of Burbank and Park, Recreation and Community Services Department in the sport of tennis during twenty years as a quality tennis instructor.   

As outlined in the Naming of Facilities Ordinance, �The Council�s decision is final and not subject to review.� 

FISCAL IMPACT

There is a minor cost associated with the creation and installation of a plaque as a result of the recommended action.  There are sufficient funds in the existing budget to cover these costs.    

RECOMMENDATION

It is the recommendation of the Park, Recreation and Community Services Board and staff that the City Council approve a Facility Naming Request for the purpose of naming the Burbank Tennis Center Court #1 in honor of Mike Tawdy.

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