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NO\\','l'lltil{lll'ORli, I}li l't ttESOl,VliD bi tlrc Cit.r'(louncil ol''l-lte'Citf ol' (')liluhrlnu (lit-t that tlrc N4ayor is herebv authrrlizecl to (l) rccyucst tltc scn,iccs ol'thQ Stalc r\rrtlitor"s Ol'llcc to ltcrlirlru au auclit ol'ccrtain Citv conlracts LcgaLditrg itrtplctttetltatiott trl't'lrritrrrs ltrrttlic saf-cti' svstcltist and (2) exectrte all rlticttntc'nts ncccssilt'r' ttl acctltltlllisit srrch rc,.1ttcst. .,\lX)t''l'lit) br'1hc C.truncil ancl SICNlil) bv thc 14avor ol'lhe- Citl"ot'Oklahorlir C'itr this _ zlcl rlrtr ol- -Octo6er: - - -.2011 HE .,\'t"t'US'l': ^: -fl 416y'vt Moa- t'itr ('lr-r'k \4t'ft ,r Y o R h ,ll I il ll\ R.llVlll\\'I!D lor fi.rnn ancl lcgalitl W, r\ssi stunt i\'l Lrrrici pal Cottttselor 1854 CouncilAgenda Tli, i;1 MEMORANDUM Item No. VIII.E. t0l2120t2 The City of OKLAHOMA CITY TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: James D. Couch, City Manager Resolution renaming a portion of the original Civic Center park property located northeast of City Hall, at the intersection of Couch Drive and North Hudson Avenue, "Carolyn Hill Park," in honor of former Oklahoma City Museum of Art President and CEO Carolyn Hill. Ward 6. Location A porlion of the original Civic Center Park property located northeast of City Hall, at the intersection of Couch Drive and North Hudson Avenue. Background Staff received a letter of request from the Board of Trustees of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art (Museum) to rename a portion of the original Civic Center Park property located northeast of City Hall in honor of former Museum President and CEO Carolyn Hill. The property consists of an area at the intersection of Couch Drive and North Hudson Avenue that is being renovated and landscaped through Project 180. The letter stated Ms. Hill served with the Museum from 1994 through 2008 and oversaw its transformation into one of downtown Oklahoma City's top, nationally recognized attractions. According to the request, Ms. Hill was instrumental in the funding and construction of the Donald W. Reynolds Visual Arts Center, the establishment of the Museum School film program, and the acquisition of the iconic glass collection Dale Chihuly: The Exhibition. Supporters suggested the naming would be an appropriate way to recognize Ms. Hill's dedication and commitment to Oklahoma City. The City's Park Naming and Renaming Policy requires that such requests be first considered by the Park Commission following a 30-day, public comment period. A public hearing on this matter was held during the August 15,2012, Park Commission meeting. On September 19,2012,the Park Commission recommended that the City Council approve the renaming request. If the City Council adopts the Resolution approving the renaming request, staff is prepared to work with representatives of the Museum to develop and place appropriate signage. Review Parks and Recreation Department Recommendation: Resolution be adopted RESOLUTION RENAMING A PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL CIVIC CENTER PARK PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHEAST OF CITY HALL, AT THE INTERSECTION OF COUCH DRIVE AND HUDSON AVENUE, "CAROLYN HILL PARK," IN HONOR OF FORMER OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART PRESIDENT AND CEO CAROLYN HILL. WHEREAS, staff received a letter of request from the Board of Trustees of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art (Museum) to rename a portion of the original Civic Center Park property located northeast of City Hall in honor of former Museum President and CEO Carolyn Hill; and WHEREAS, the property consists of an area at the intersection of Couch Dr. and Hudson Ave. that is being renovated and landscaped through Project 180;and WHEREAS, the letter stated Ms. Hill served with the Museum from 1994 through 2008 and oversaw its transfonnation into one of downtown Oklahoma City's top, nationally recognized attractions; and WHEREAS, according to the request, Ms. Hill was instrumental in the funding and construction of the Donald W. Reynolds Visual Arts Center, the establishment of the Museurr School film program, and the acquisition of the iconic glass collection Dale Chihuly. The Exhibition; and, WHEREAS, supporters suggested the naming would be an appropriate way to recognize Ms. Hill's dedication and commitment to Oklahoma City; and WHEREAS, the City's Park Naming and Renaming Policy requires that such requests be first considered by the Park Commission following a 30-day, public-comment period; and WHBREAS, a public hearing on this matter was held during the August 15,2012, Park Commission meeting; and WHEREAS, on September 19, 2012,the Park Commission recommended that the City Council approve the renanring request; and WHEREAS, staff are prepared to work with representatives of the Museum to develop and place appropriate signage. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of The City of Oklahoma City to hereby rename a porlion of the original Civic Center park property located northeast of City Hall, at the intersection of Couch Drive and Hudson Avenue, "Carolyn Hill Park," in honor of former Oklahoma City Museum of Art President and CEO Carolyn Hill. ADOPTED by the City Council of The City of Oklahoma City this znd day of October 20t2 Attest: ISeal] ltil,l THE L./ -fl ,a < Onrtgn City Clerk v vi{e ltluyor ,1il [ WED legality. Assi stant Muni cipal Counselor CELEBRATING A DECADE DOWNTOWN PARKS AND IlECREATION DPT USE iuN 2 5 2012 OF ART RECEIVED DONALD W. REYNOLDS VISUAL ARTS CEMER June25,ZOLZ Mr, WendellWhisenhunt Director of Parks and Recreation 420 W. Main Oklahoma City, Oklahom a 73LOZ Re: Northeast Section ofthe City Hall LanCscape Mr. Whisenhunt: The Oklahoma City Museum of Art and Board of Trustees, along with many friends and supporters, respectfully request your consideration of naming the northeast section of the city hall park landscape, in honor of Carolyn Hill. .lit:olyn,flllJ W.Bi lf.e.gid.qnt and CEO of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art from 1994 through 2008 and s.?yv,j.lf tFp:lg-fneliqn, f19qq.s-m.qll underfunded gallery at State Fair Park to one of downtown's top ?$factions. She poured her heart and soul into making the Museum a jewel of the downtown revitalization. i Carolyn was instrumental in the Museum's successful Legacy Campaign to fund the Donald W. Reynolds . i Visual Arts Center, overseeing purchase I its design and construction, as well as its campaign to Dole I Chihuly: The Exhibitior, the most comprehensive collection of Chihuly glass in the world. During her tenure, the Museum has gained national recognition with the establishment of a film program, the Museum School, outstanding international exhibitions as well'as'the Museum Cafe. - ln recognition of Cirolyn'i d.edication and hercommitment to the City qf Oklahoma City, we 1eq-uest the Oklahcma City Parks and Recreatiorl,Deparinient'approve tire narning pf .qtre northeast ser;tio4.9f the' city hall park landstape "Caroiyn'Hiil Park".' : : .: lf you have any questions, or need additional information, please contactJack Madden at jmadden @okcmoa.com, or 4O5-27 8-8205. si . qrd of Trusteeg,, . ,:,., ,.,,. 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