12 - NAMING TRAIL DE PARIS BRIDGE

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Item No. 12 memorandum TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: John Godwin, City Manager SUBJECT: NAMING TRAIL DE PARIS BRIDGE DATE: August 21, 2017 BACKGROUND: When completed the Northeast Texas Trail will be the longest Hike /Bike and Equestrian Trail in Texas and the 4th longest in the United States. Our local portion, the Trail de Paris, is already a huge presence in our community, providing local recreation, encouraging tourism, and connecting neighborhoods. More than any other single person, Earl Erickson is the "father" of the trail, responsible in many ways for bringing it to life, and then keeping its growth and future alive with his boundless energy and dedication. STATUS OF ISSUE: In recognition of Earl's exceptional leadership in developing the Northeast Texas Trail, the NETT board of directors is asking the city council to name the bridge nearest the civic center in his honor, a small thing in exchange for the countless hours donated to the trail's development, management, and funding. In addition, the board wishes to place metal plaques on or near the wooden bridge to recognize donors to the recent capital campaign. BUDGET: NA. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize naming of bridge and placement of appropriate signage to identify donors.