A Motion To Reconsider A Resolution Generally Approving The Addition Of A New Amenity To The City's Parks And Recreation Facilities By Constructing A Veterans Memorial To Be Located Within The Center Of Thomas Cloud Memorial Park On Brandt Pike To Include Among Other Things, Monuments, Plaques, Pathways, Landscaping, Benches, Signage And Other Necessary Appurtenances. (first reading)
Purpose and Background
City Council authorized the creation of the Huber Heights Military and Veterans Commission, and the Commission has recommended the creation of a Veterans Memorial located within Thomas Cloud Park. City Council has determined that the proposed Veterans Memorial would be a valuable asset to the City and its parks and recreation facilities and this Resolution official denotes the Veterans Memorial as a City Project.
This Resolution authorizes the design of the Veterans Memorial to develop the project budget and timeline. Subsequent authorization by City Council will be sought for approval of the budget and construction once design and cost estimates are received.
At the August 20, 2019 Council Work Session, the City Council agreed to have a motion to reconsider this resolution on the agenda for the August 26, 2019 City Council Meeting. The motion to adopt this resolution failed at the August 13, 2019 City Council Meeting.