Subject:
Title
Approval Re: City of Melbourne Request the Renaming of Lipscomb Street Regional Park to the Eddie Lee Taylor, Sr. Community Complex - District 3
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Parks and Recreation
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested the Board of County Commissioners approve the renaming of Lipscomb Street Regional Park to the Eddie Lee Taylor, Sr. Community Complex
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Brevard County Policy BCC-58, Naming of County Facilities, II. B. 3. Park Facilities, allows the naming of assets within the confines of park property that includes, but is not limited to, buildings, structures, open spaces, trails, natural areas, community centers, athletic fields, pavilions, recreation areas, boat launch facility, beach accesses, crossovers and other amenities and features. Park facilities may be named in honor of a living or deceased individual who has made a unique and extraordinary donation, purchase or other contribution to the County or Recreation Partner Agency.
At the November 23, 2021 council meeting, the City of Melbourne approved a Resolution to rename Lipscomb Park to Eddie Lee Taylor, Sr. Community Complex. The South Area Advisory Board, on December 13, 2020, voted unanimously to recommend the renaming of the park. Lipscomb Park is a 36.79-acre park, located at 3316 Monroe Street that is leased to the City of Melbourne. The park includes three ball fields, multi-purpose field, children's play area, basketball courts, a community center, gazebo and sidewalk around the two lakes. Additionally, all costs associated with the name change would be covered by the City of Melbourne.
Mr. Taylor was a lifelong resident of Melbourne. He was dedicated to community service, faith, and family. Mr. Taylor passed away approximately in 2020 and the renaming of Lipscomb Park in honor of Mr. Taylor will prove a long-lasting and permanent testament to Mr. Taylor's commitment to the community and the City of Me...
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