Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration Division: Parks & Recreation
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution renaming Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area as "Kristin Jacobs Natural Area" pursuant to Section 18.43 of the Broward County Administrative Code.
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, RENAMING HILLSBORO PINELAND NATURAL AREA AS "KRISTIN JACOBS NATURAL AREA"; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT SAME; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by Commissioners Lamar P. Fisher and Mark D. Bogen)
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Section 18.43 of the Broward County Administrative Code, the naming of County-owned facilities requires approval of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, after the expiration of a 30-day period to allow for public input about the proposed name.
What Action Accomplishes
This action renames Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area as "Kristin Jacobs Natural Area."
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
Parks and Recreation Division and Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department recommend approval of the above motion.
The Parks Foundation of Broward County has requested that Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area, located at 5991 Northwest 74th Place in Coconut Creek, Florida, be renamed "Kristin Jacobs Natural Area" to honor the memory and service of former Broward County Commissioner and Florida State Representative Kristin Jacobs.
Kristin Jacobs was well recognized for her passion and advocacy in the protection, restoration, and enhancement of the natural environment. Just two years into her tenure as County Commissioner, she supported the 2000 Safe Parks and Land Preservation Bond Program, the $400 million bond issue approved by voters in November 200...
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