The Belle Isle Residents Association has recently worked together with City Staff on the placement of a flag pole at Belle Isle Park. With the placement of the flag pole completed, there is a strong desire by the residents to place a commemorative plaque at the foot of the flag pole honoring the heroic men and women who serve.
At the October 26, 2016 City Commission meeting, a referral to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) was made to consider approving the placement of a plaque at the Belle Isle Park flag pole honoring the heroic men and women in the Armed Forces and First Responders for their service.
The item was placed on the November 18, 2016 NCAC agenda, but was deferred. At the December 9, 2016 NCAC meeting, the committee unanimously approved the placement of the plaque at the Belle Isle Park Flag Pole, to be moved to the full Commission with direction for the City Manager to provide funding.
At the December 14, 2016 Commission Meeting, the Commission accepted the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee at its December 9, 2016 meeting recommending in favor of the placement of a commemorative plaque at the Belle Isle Park flag pole in honor of the heroic men and women in the Armed Forces and First Responders for their service. Pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City Code, a public hearing was set for January 11, 2017 to consider the placement of the commemorative plaque, and direct the City Clerk to publish the appropriate public notice.
At the close of the City Commission public hearing, the approval of the proposal requires a 5/7ths vote. Unless expressly provided otherwise in the City Commission Resolution approving the monument or memorial, the approval shall establish the presumption that the City shall assume the costs associated with the ongoing maintenance of the approved monument or memorial. Exhibit A presents the proposed plaque design and the cost for the production and installation of the plaque which is estimated at $1,375.85.