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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11373RESOLUTION NO. 11373 A RESOLUTION RENAMING THE PARK CURRENTLY KNOWN AS PUEBLO / PUEBLA PLAZA PARK TO SISTER CITIES PLAZA PARK WHEREAS, the Sister Cities Commission's purpose is to create a mutual understanding and respect between the peoples of the world that will lead to lasting friendships with cities of other nations; and WHEREAS, the Sister Cities Commission has developed relations with the cities of Puebla and Chihuahua, Mexico; Weifang, China; Lucca Sicula, Sicily; Bergamo, Italy; and Maribor, Slovenia; and WHEREAS, the City Council, in an effort to recognize the hard work and commitment of the Sister City Commission, and to promote the valued and harmonious relations with our Sister Cities, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that SECTION 1 _ The City Council does hereby officially rename the park located at the corner of Grand Avenue and Union Avenue currently named Pueblo /Puebla Plaza Park to Sister Cities Plaza Park. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective upon final passage and approval. INTRODUCED Auqust 25, 2008 BY Vera Ortegon Councilperson APPROVE LA HL- ATTEST ED BY: Cff. � y PPI`81f I T' i I PC) ,1 0 gQ �J ED Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM # DATE: August 25, 2008 DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER DAVE GALLI, CITY MANAGER DOUG FITZGERALD, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TITLE A RESOLUTION RENAMING THE PARK CURRENTLY KNOWN AS PUEBLO / PUEBLA PLAZA PARK TO SISTER CITIES PLAZA PARK ISSUE Should the City Council rename Pueblo /Puebla Plaza Park to Sister Cities Plaza Park? BACKGROUND Since the inception of the Sister City Commission 33 years ago, the City of Pueblo has added 5 (five) more cities of other nations to the list of international cities that have mutual interests and similar characteristics. These cities are Chihuahua, Mexico; Weifang, China; Lucca Sicula, Sicily; Bergamo, Italy; and Maribor, Slovenia. The first city to participate with Pueblo in this project was the City of Puebla, Mexico. Upon visiting Chihuahua, Mexico, Council Members Randy Thurston and Larry Atencio visited "Sister City Park" and have suggested the current Pueblo /Puebla Plaza Park in Pueblo be renamed Sister Cities Plaza Park. This renaming of the Park would reflect and acknowledge the increased number of cites the City of Pueblo has developed relations with since the first Sister City Understanding was formed. Furthermore, it is recommended by the Sister City Commission of Pueblo and has the approval of the Reyes Family (Mr. Henry Reyes was an integral part of the creation of the Pueblo /Puebla Commission, developing the first Sister City relationship with Puebla, Mexico, and the creation of the existing park) to move forward with this initiative. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Resolution FINANCIAL IMPACT None.