HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-111RESOLUTION NO. 02-111
A RESOLUTION NAMING THE BALL FIELD
AT PEPPER PARK "FIREFIGHTERS FIELD"
IN HONOR OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF
THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
AND IN LIGHT OF THE EVENTS OF
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. In August, 2001, the Board of County Commissioners made a commitment to improving
the area in Pepper Park so that it could be used for softball/baseball.
2. The Parks and Recreation Staff, with the assistance from the Road and Bridge Division,
have made a number of improvements including shaping the contour of the sideline areas to allow
for water retention outside the field fencing, several inches of fill to increase water pemolation,
centerline water sheet flow to quickly remove water from the playing surface, installation of a new
groundwater well/irrigation system, laser graded final finish, big roll Bahia sod and a 20 x 10
chainlink winged backstop at a total cost of $6,000.00
3. In light of the events of September 11, 2001, and in honor of the men and women of the
St. Lucie County Fire District, this Board believes it would be appropriate to name the field
"Firefighters Field".
4. The North Hutchinson Island Station, Station 9, is located directly across the street from
this ball field.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby name the ball field at Pepper Park "FIREFIGHTERS FIELD"
in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This field will be a welcome addition to the amenities already located in Pepper Park and
will be used by the residents and visitors alike.
After motion and second the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Chairman Doug Coward
Vice-Chairman Cliff Barnes
Commissioner Paula A. Lewis
Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson
Commissioner John D. Bruhn
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 23rd day of April, 2002.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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APPROVE~EG~ORM AND
COUNTY A RNEY