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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET <br />PROJECT: Consider a resolution renaming Record Park to Leon Williams Park. <br />BACKGROUND: At the December 10, 2001, regular Council meeting, the City Council received <br />a formal request to rename Record Park to Leon Williams Park in honor of the contributions and <br />accomplishments of citizen Leon Williams. <br />As a consequence of the Council referring that matter for preparation, the City Attorney's office and <br />the City Clerk researched the background on the park The original park was apparently acquired <br />by deed recorded on Apri15, 1934, but reflecting an earlier purchase date of 1933. The park was <br />originally named Binnion Park after a prior Mayor Binnion, and then subsequently renamed Record <br />Park after a prior Mayor Record. <br />DESCRIPTION: The enclosed resolution would formalize the renaming of Record Park to Leon <br />Williams Park. <br />COST: There may be some cost incidental to renaming the Park, such as changing nameplates, etc. <br />In addition, the official map of the City of Paris will have to be revised to reflect the new name for <br />the park. <br />LOCATION: The park is bounded on the south by W. Henderson Street, on the east by 7th Street <br />N.W., and on the north by Park Street. <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider approval of the resolution. <br />STAFF CONTACT: Michael E. Malone, City Manager, and Terry Townsend, Director of Parks & <br />Recreation <br />COUNCII, DATE: Consider for approval at City Council's regular meeting of January 14, 2002. <br />ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: See enclosed resolution authorizing changing the name ofthe park <br />from Record Park to Leon Williams Park. <br />