At its March 13, 2024 meeting, the City Commission approved a referral (Item C4 Q) to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee, sponsored by Commissioner Dominguez, to discuss the Normandie Sud Homeowners Association’s 2024 priorities including renaming and rebranding the southern side of Normandy Isle from Normandy Sud to Normandy Bay (or another more attractive and recognizable name). Other priorities include:
1) Creating marquees and signage for Normandy Isle on the east side of the fountain at the entrance to Normandy Isle and the western entrance to the island, and on the south side of the island with the new name Normandy Bay (or whichever name is ultimately chosen);
2) Providing gates on the south side of Normandy Isle, similar to the north side, Normandy Shores; and
3) Improving landscaping in the public areas, parks, and swales on the southern side of Normandy Isle.
Members of the Normandy Sud Homeowners Association have expressed to the City that their highest priority is renaming or rebranding Normandy Sud.
Pursuant to Section 82-503(a) of the City Code, the naming or renaming of an exterior portion of a public facility (including naming of a park), within or owned by the City, shall be reviewed by the committee.
These requests can be submitted for consideration in writing by any person, organization, association, corporation or other entity, including a member of the City Commission. Once and if Committee members make a favorable recommendation, the request is then transmitted to the City Commission for two readings (a First Reading setting the public hearing and a Second Reading public hearing). The naming or renaming will require a 5/7ths vote City Commission approval.
The other items listed by the Normandie Sud Homeowner's Association (creating marquees and signage, gates on the south side of Normandy Isle and improved landscaping) will require funding allocation. An estimated cost will be determined following discussions at Committee.