Other/Miscellaneous Request Template (Appointments; ROW; Code Changes; Zoning Action, etc.)
Date Submitted: 4-17-2023
Requesting Agency: Denver Parks and Recreation
Division:
Subject Matter Expert Name: Jes?s Orrantia
Email Address: Jes?s.Orrantia@denvergov.org
Phone Number:
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 community park at 4000 N. Kirk Street as "William H. Whitsell Park".
Approves naming an unnamed park as "William H. Whitsell Park", located at 4000 North Kirk Street in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-18-2023.
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Affected Council District(s) or citywide? 11
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 done by Mrs. Jessie Carey and Mr. Julian Carey and the descendants of William Whitsell, a full packet was presented to the PRAB which included: over 500 signatures in support (500 are required) and seven letters of support. The Denver Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held a public hearing on the January 11, 2023 meeting, PRAB approved the motion unanimously.The unnamed park, currently known as Unnamed 42nd & Lisbon Park, sits approximately between E. 40th Avenue and E. 42nd Avenue on its north/south boundaries, and N. Lisbon St. and N. Kirk as its east/west boundaries and is considered a community park.
Address/Location (if applicable): 4000 North Kirk Street
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