Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 25-R65, Approve Torino Regional Park Name
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Submitted By: Zakariya M. Sherman, Executive Project Manager, Parks and Recreation
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal to Enjoy Culture, Nature and Recreation.
Executive Summary (General Business): Official naming of the Regional Park site located at 5301 NW North Torino Pkwy, Port St. Lucie 34986
Presentation Information: N/A, PSLPRD staff will be available to answer any questions.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve “Torino Regional Park” as The official name for the park site located at northwest 5301 NW North Torino Pkwy, Port St. Lucie 34986.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve a name for the park site located at 5301 NW North Torino Pkwy, Port St. Lucie 34986.
2. Move that the Council Not approve and provide staff with additional direction.
Background: On June 24, 2024, Council approved the Torino Regional Park Conceptual Master Plan and Phase 1 Funding and Phasing Recommendation. Phase 1 focuses on Parcel A, a 75-acre site with 62.4 acres of uplands and a 12.5-acre lake. An amended design contract with Kimley-Horn was approved on October 28, 2024, followed by a CMAR contract with Burkhardt Construction, Inc. on November 12, 2024. A kickoff meeting was held November 13, and the project is currently at the 50-60% design milestone, with 90% design expected by December. Construction is scheduled to begin in Spring 2026, following a ceremonial groundbreaking planned for December 9, 2025.
Issues/Analysis: N/A
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: Staff recommendation is consistent with City Council Directed Policy #19-04ccd “Naming Policy for City Facilities”. If City Council approves staff’s recommendation to name the park “Torino Regional Park”, the City Attorney will prepare a Resolution for Council consideration in accordance with City Council Directed Policy #19-04ccd, section 2.
Location of Project: 5301 NW North Torino Pkwy, Port St. Lucie 34986
Business Impact Statement: N/A
Attachments:
1. City Council Directed Policy #19-04ccd
2. Resolution 25-RXX Tornio Regional Park
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 25273-03
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by KeAndrea Davis, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.