Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007-552

Sponsor: Council Member Lockett-Felder

Date of Introduction: May 8, 2007

Committee(s) of Reference: R; F; ECID

Date of Analysis: May 10, 2007

Type of Action: Park Renaming

Bill Summary: This bill renames Harts Road Park to Eartha H. Napoleon Park in recognition of Mrs. Napoleon’s contributions to the City of Jacksonville. The Dept. of Parks, Recreation, Entertainment, and Conservation is required to oversee the making of necessary changes to effect the renaming.

Background Information: The park is located at 15597 Harts Road. Mrs. Napoleon was an active and civic-minded resident of Turtle Creek Village, and the Turtle Creek Homeowners Association supports the renaming.

Policy Impact Area: Facility Naming; Recreation and Parks; Memorials

Fiscal Impact: Undetermined

Analyst: Campbell