At the December 18, 2016 City Commission meeting, a motion was made by Commissioner Michael Grieco to refer the placement of a plaque the Normandy Isle Pool commemorating the longtime Pool Manager, Mr. Warren Green, who passed away last year to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC).
Mr. Green was a 30-year City employee who served a majority of his tenure as a Pool Manager at Normandy Isle Pool. He was responsible for many life-saving operations at the City’s pools and was instrumental in the development of the City’s Surf Camp for children with autism. Mr. Green was beloved by the community and his co-workers and had a love for the City that was immeasurable.
At the March 17, 2017 NCAC meeting, the Committee approved a motion, by a majority vote, to move this item to the full Commission with a positive recommendation.
At the April 26, 2017 City Commission Meeting, the Commission accepted the recommendation of the NCAC to approve a plaque at the Normandy Isle Pool commemorating the contributions of the late Mr. Warren Green.
Pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City Code concerning monuments and memorials, the City Commission is required to hold a public hearing prior to final approval of the commemorative plaque. The proposal for the commemorative plaque must be transmitted to the City Commission with an accompanying written analysis prepared by the City Administration.
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 commemorative plaque, the approval shall establish the presumption that the City shall assume the costs associated with the ongoing maintenance of the approved plaque.
Exhibit A presents the proposed 12”x12” plaque design, which will cost an estimated $1,300.00 for design, production and installation. The Parks and Recreation Department will be funding this plaque. All future maintenance costs of the plaque will be covered by the City.