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File #: 2021-1713    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Passed Finally
File created: 7/15/2021 In control: Committee on Urban Recreation
On agenda: 7/20/2021 Final action: 9/7/2021
Enactment date: 9/7/2021 Enactment #: 511
Effective date: 9/9/2021    
Title: Resolution submitting the recommendation of the Commission on Naming Public Properties to rename the ballpark at Fineview Park (Field) the Kenneth W. "Kenny" Minton Sr. Memorial Ballfield. (Public Hearing held 8/25/21)
Indexes: NAME CHANGE
Attachments: 1. 2021-1713 Cover Letter-NC Coverletter 07122021_Minton Memorial Ballfield, 2. 2021-1713 20210712_Naming Commission Minutes (1), 3. Summary 2021-1713

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Resolution submitting the recommendation of the Commission on Naming Public Properties to rename the ballpark at Fineview Park (Field) the Kenneth W. “Kenny” Minton Sr. Memorial Ballfield.

(Public Hearing held 8/25/21)

 

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WHEREAS, Chapter 173 of the City Code establishes the Commission on Naming Public Properties; and

 

WHEREAS, as required by Chapter 173 of the City Code the Commission on Naming Public Properties shall receive requests and recommendations for naming or renaming any public property or facility and subsequently shall, upon performing its due diligence as set forth in Chapter 173.02(b) of the City Code, submit its recommendation to City Council regarding a proposed naming or renaming along with a written report to accompany its recommendation; and

 

WHEREAS, Chapter 173.02(d) of the City Code requires City Council to hold a public hearing before taking action on any recommendation by the Commission on Naming Public Properties for naming or renaming any public property or facility; and

 

WHEREAS, the recommendation by the Commission on Naming Public Properties at the July 12, 2021 public hearing is to accept the application to rename the ballpark at Fineview (Field) Park the Kenneth W. “Kenny” Minton Sr. Memorial Ballfield.

 

 

Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows:

 

Section 1.                     The Commission on Naming Public Properties is hereby authorized as per Chapter 173 of the City Code to recommend rename the ballpark at Fineview Park (Field) the Kenneth W. “Kenny” Minton Sr. Memorial Ballfield as per the application presented to the Naming Commission at its July 12, 2021 meeting.