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Naming of the Ed Yarborough Nature Center - Consider a proposal to include Imogene Yarborough in the name of the Ed Yarborough Nature Center, located at 3465 N. CR 426, Geneva. Countywide (Meloney Koontz, Assistant County Manager)
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County Manager Office - Business Office
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Authorized By:
Darren Gray, County Manager
Contact/Phone Number:
Meloney Koontz/407-665-7225
Background:
During the January 23, 2024 Board of County Commissioner’s Meeting, Chairman Zembower proposed including Imogene Yarborough’s name in the naming of the Ed Yarborough Nature Center.
Seminole County Administrative Code Section 3. County Administration, Section 3.60 Policy for Naming Seminole County Assets provides a policy and guidelines for naming assets owned and operated by the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
Section 3.60 (D) Qualifying Names and Criteria. Names considered should provide some form of individual identity in relation to the following:
(1) The geographic location of the asset, including descriptive names;
(2) An outstanding feature of the asset or the surrounding area;
(3) An adjoining subdivision street, school, or natural feature;
(4) A commonly recognized individual, group, or event; or
(5) An individual who contributed in a positive and significant way to the betterment of the asset.
Section 3.60 (E) Criteria/Guidelines for Names Honoring Individuals, Groups, or Events. Provides for the BCC to approve a request under the circumstances noted below:
(1) Where there has been a significant contribution to the quality of life and/or well-being of the County;
(2) To memorialize or otherwise recognize substantial gifts and significant donors, individuals designated by donors, or individuals who have made exemplary or meritorious contributions to the County;
(3) Where there is a significant historical or cultural connection to the County and a major contribution to the historical or cultural preservation of the County;
(4) Where there has been a major contribution toward the environmental preservation, conservation, or enhancement of the County;
(5) Where there is a major contribution made to the acquisition, development or conveyance of asset in question and/or contribution toward acquisition and/or development of the asset;
(6) Where there is a direct relationship or association that exists between the place or former place of residence or work of an individual or group and the asset to be named/renamed;
(7) Where there has been a significant contribution to the betterment of the asset.
Attached is the form, Proposal for Naming Seminole County Assets, that provides a brief justification for the inclusion of Imogene Yarborough’s name on the Ed Yarborough Nature Center.
Staff has identified four (4) small/kiosk signs with an estimated replacement cost of $500 to $750. There is one large carved sign that could cost upward of $1,500 to replace with a similar sign.
Requested Action:
Approve Proposal for Naming Seminole County Asset the Ed and Imogene Yarborough Nature Center.