SUBJECT:
Title
Request for Consideration and Approval of the Naming of Pickleball Courts at Coehadjoe Park as “John R. Hunt Pickleball Courts”
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Mounir Bouyounes, P.E., County Administration
Administrator
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The Parks & Recreation Department, the interested department as defined in Policy 24-06, is recommending the naming of the pickleball courts at Coehadjoe Park as “John R. Hunt Pickleball Courts.” The Ocala Pickleball Club has submitted an email supporting this action in honor of the late John R. Hunt.
Mr. Hunt was an instrumental force encouraging Marion County to build dedicated pickleball courts for the public’s enjoyment at Coehadjoe Park. His dedication to the sport helped grow the pickleball community at Coehadjoe Park exponentially, across all ages and fitness levels. The members of the Ocala Pickleball Club, which has grown to over 700 members, as well as the Parks & Recreation Department, believe this dedication would be a fitting memorial to the many contributions Mr. Hunt made to both Marion County and the overall community.
The County Administrator recommends naming these courts the “John R. Hunt Pickleball Courts.” This recommendation is based on the request from the interested department, Parks & Recreation, and the support of the pickleball community per the revised policy 24-06.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the naming of the pickleball courts at Coehadjoe Park as the “John R. Hunt Pickleball Courts.”
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