SUBJECT:
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Present Recommended Short-list of Names for the New Library Branch located in the Silver Spring Shores Area
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Mounir Bouyounes, P.E., County Administrator |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
A new Marion County Public Library branch is slated to open in the Fall of 2025. Renovation is underway to convert the existing Silver Spring Shores Youth Activity building into a new library service point and branch of the Marion County Public Library System.
Commission Policy 24-06, Naming and Renaming of County Properties, was followed for the purpose of short-listing names for Commission consideration and selection for the new library. As a result of Facebook posts, in-library submittals, outreach events and email submittals almost 300 names were received and considered.
The ad hoc Facilities Naming Committee, appointed by the County Administrator, met to discuss the names submitted as well as consider recommendations of their own. Committee members included Commissioner Craig Curry, Assistant County Administrator Amanda Tart, Library Director Julie Sieg, Historical Commission member Rebecca Long and Silver Spring Shores MSTU board member Stanley Saint-Louis.
The Committee recommends the following names:
1. Shores Public Library
2. Silver Spring Shores Public Library
Also attached is the full report from the Committee including supporting information regarding the recommended names.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to select a name for the new library to serve the Silver Spring Shores community and surrounding area.
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