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.
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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 Counci...
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