Other/Miscellaneous Request Template (Appointments; ROW; Code Changes; Zoning Action, etc.)
Date Submitted: 1-27-20
Requesting Agency: Parks & Recreation
Division:
Subject Matter Expert Name:
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Name: Jesús Orrantia & John Martinez |
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Email: jesus.orrantia@denvergov.org John.martinez@denvergov.org |
Item Title & Description:
(Do not delete the following instructions)
These appear on the Council meeting agenda. Initially, the requesting agency will enter a 2-3 sentence description. Upon bill filling, the City Attorney’s Office should enter the title above the description (the title should be in bold font).
Both the title and description must be entered between the red “title” and “body” below. Do not at any time delete the red “title” or “body” markers from this template.
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A bill for an ordinance naming the park at 3200 East 52nd Avenue as “Lorraine Granado Community Park”.
Approves the naming of the park at 52nd Avenue and Steele Street in the Swansea neighborhood as Lorraine Granado Community Park in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-20.
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Affected Council District(s) or citywide? Council District 9
Executive Summary with Rationale and Impact:
Detailed description of the item and why we are doing it. This can be a separate attachment.
Through the community led efforts of Ms. Lorraine Granado, she was able to turn a devasting toxic spill in to a community amenity in a neighborhood that is historically underserved with open space. Her work to obtain a grant allowed for land acquisition. Additional funding was donated by Ms. Granado for materials and playground equipment. She was integral in engaging community in the design process of the park.
The Denver Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held two public hearings - one in the November meeting, the second in December. Family members spoke in favor of the proposed name change at both hearings. Councilwoman CdeBaca, who represents Council District 9, spoke in favor of the proposal in the December hearing. PRAB approved the motion unanimously.
Swansea Neighborhood Park sits between E. 52nd Avenue and E. 51st Avenue, bordering private property on the east and N. Steele St. on the west side of the park.
DPR Manager Happy Haynes letter of support attached.
Address/Location (if applicable):
Legal Description (if applicable):
Denver Revised Municipal Code (D.R.M.C.) Citation (if applicable):
Draft Bill Attached?