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Discussion on how to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Carrboro Park Named in his Honor
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to share results from a community survey and provide recommendations as to how to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the park currently under construction in his honor.
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DEPARTMENT: Recreation and Parks
CONTACT INFORMATION: Anita Jones-McNair, 919-918-7381 and Wendell Rodgers, 919-918-7371
INFORMATION: The Board of Aldermen requested of staff during the community design phase of the park to come back with recommendations on how to commemorate Dr. King during the construction phase of the park. Suggestions were made during the park’s community engagement sessions. Also in the first quarter of this year, a community survey was created and distributed to share your thoughts on how the Town can best commemorate Dr. King’s Legacy. It was available online, in paper form and at various events. A summary of the results are included in Attachment B. The Recreation and Parks Commission discussed and unanimously approved the recommendations on May 13, 2019.
Recommendations -
1. Work with Carrboro High School in pursuing volunteer students to design and affix mural tribute on both sides of the restroom facility. (see Attachments C and E)
2. Create quote placards from Dr. King and install along the park trail. (see Attachments D and E)
3. Advise the Board on cost estimates of supplies, placards and installation after summer break.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: None at this time.
RECOMMENDATION:r Board approve attached resolution.