Public Hearing on Naming Two Manatee County Facilities
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The Frame
The Board will vote on whether to officially rename the Community Center at Washington Park and the David J. Crane Park addition, which will change the official signage and designation of these public spaces.
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Residents of Manatee County
Residents who utilize the Washington Park Community Center or David J. Crane Park will see changes to the official names and signage of these facilities.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The public hearing is scheduled for March 24, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. in the Patricia M. Glass Chambers, Bradenton, FL.
- Resolution R-26-027 proposes renaming the Community Center at Washington Park to the 'Lawrence C. and Clifford B. Livingston Community Center'.
- Resolution R-26-038 proposes renaming the David J. Crane Park addition to the 'Carol Ann Billberry Felts Preserve at David J. Crane Park'.
- The Board of County Commissioners will vote to adopt or reject these resolutions during the hearing.
- Proposed resolutions are available for public inspection at the G.T. Bray Recreation Center.
- Individuals wishing to appeal any decision must ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made.
- Reasonable accommodations for the meeting must be requested at least 3 business days in advance via the ADA Compliance Coordinator.
- Public comment procedures are governed by Resolution R-25-013.
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Why It Matters
The Board will vote on whether to officially rename the Community Center at Washington Park and the David J. Crane Park addition, which will change the official signage and designation of these public spaces.
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Standardized Naming Procedure
The county utilizes specific resolutions (R-20-153) and state statutes (125.66) to govern the naming of public facilities, indicating a formal, recurring administrative process.
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