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File #: 2016-0721    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed Finally
File created: 8/26/2016 In control: Committee on Urban Recreation
On agenda: 8/30/2016 Final action: 10/18/2016
Enactment date: 10/18/2016 Enactment #: 613
Effective date: 10/21/2016    
Title: Resolution submitting the recommendation of the Commission on Naming Public Properties to City Council to rename the trail names of South Side Park, located in the City of Pittsburgh, to Bandi Schaum Trail, Sterling Connector Trail, Marengo Connector Trail, Julia Connector Trail, Quarry Trail, Tombstone Trail, Serpentine Steps, and Salisbury Connector Trail.
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Attachments: 1. 2016-0721 Summary
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Resolution submitting the recommendation of the Commission on Naming Public Properties to City Council to rename the trail names of South Side Park, located in the City of Pittsburgh, to Bandi Schaum Trail, Sterling Connector Trail, Marengo Connector Trail, Julia Connector Trail, Quarry Trail, Tombstone Trail, Serpentine Steps, and Salisbury Connector Trail.

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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, following the request of the Jim Griffin, Director of Parks and Recreation, to rename the trail names of South Side Park, located in the City of Pittsburgh, to Bandi Schaum Trail, Sterling Connector Trail, Marengo Connector Trail, Julia Connector Trail, Quarry Trail, Tombstone Trail, Serpentine Steps, and Salisbury Connector Trail, the Commission on Naming Public Properties performed its due diligence as required by Chapter 173.02(b) of the City Code; and

WHEREAS, the Commission on Naming Public Properties approves Director Griffin's request and hereby submits its recommendation to City Council to rename the trail names of South Side Park, located in the City of Pittsburgh, to Bandi Schaum Trail, Sterling Connector Trail, Marengo Connector Trail, Julia Connector Trail, Quarry Trail, Tombstone Trail, Serpentine Steps, and Salisbury Connector Trail, as set forth in Chapter 173.02(c) of the City Code; 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 Comm...

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