Agenda 09/28/2010 Item #16K 4
Agenda Item No. 16K4
September 28,2010
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to adopt a Resolution designating the proposed Florida Power & Light
greenway from north of Rattlesnake Hammock Road to Radio Road as the "The Rich
King Memorial Greenway."
OBJECTIVE: That the Board of County Commissioners (Board) adopts the attached
Resolution designating the approximately 2.6~mile portion of the proposed F]orida Power &
Light (FP&L) greenway from north of Rattlesnake Hammock Road to Radio Road as the "The
Rich King Memorial Greenway."
CONSIDERATIONS: The proposed FP&L greenway is an enhancement of the existing
transmission corridor located in East Nap]es and will include an approximately 2.6-mi]e, multi-
use asphalt pathway aligned predominantly along the centerline of the FP&L transmission
corridor. The intent of this project is to provide a scenic, enjoyable, and safe outdoor
experience for County residents ahd visitors.
At its February ]4, 2006 regular meeting, Commissioner Fiala relayed multiple requests from
citizens asking to name the proposed green way after the late radio and talk show host Rich
King. Mr. King was a mainstay in the Collier County community from the early ]990's until
shortly before his death in 2003. His compassion and community awareness continue today
through the Ricky King Children's Fund which he established in memory of his 4-year old son
and is dedicated to enhancing the quality of health care for children in Southwest Florida.
With this greenway project undelWay, the Board, on September ]4,20]0, voted unanimously to
direct the County Attorney to draft a resolution formally dedicating the FP&L greenway from
north of Ratt]esnake Hammock Road to Radio Road as the "The Rich King Memorial
Greenway."
FISCAL IMPACT: None,
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The proposed resolution was drafted by the County Attorney
and is legally sufficient for Board action. - JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners adopts the attached
Resolution designating the approximately 2.6-mile portion of the proposed FP&L greenway
from north of Rattlesnake Hammock Road to Radio Road as the "The Rich King Memorial
Greenway."
PREPARED BY:
Jeffrey A, K]atzkow, County Attorney
Agenda Item No. 16K4
September 28, 2010
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
16K4
Recommendation to adopt a Resolution designating the proposed Florida Power & Light
greenway from north of Rattlesnake Hammock Road to Radio Road as the The Rich King
Memorial Greenway.
9/28/20109:00:00 AM
Meeting Date:
Approved By
Jeff Klatzkow
County Attorney
Date
9/21/201012:59 PM
Approved By
OMS Coordinator
Date
County Manager's Office
Office of Management & Budget
9/21/20102:02 PM
Approved By
Randy Greenwald
Office of Management &
Budget
ManagemenUBudget Analyst
Date
Office of Management & Budget
9/21/20102:09 PM
Approved By
Mark Isackson
ManagemenUBudget Analyst, Senior
Date
Office of Management &
Budget
Office of Management & Budget
9/21/20102:13 PM
Agenda Item No. 16K4
September 28,2010
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE PROPOSED
FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT GREENWAY FROM NORTH OF
RATTLESNAKE HAMMOCK ROAD TO RADIO ROAD AS "THE
RICH KING MEMORIAL GREENWAY."
WHEREAS, Collier County is currently enhancing an approximately 2.6-mile portion of
an existing Florida Power and Light (FP&L) transmission corridor in East Naples by creating a
l2-foot wide multi-use asphalt pathway (greenway) intended to provide a scenic, enjoyable and
safe outdoor experience for County residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to name this scenic greenway
in honor of the late Rich King who, through his casual and compassionate approach as a local
radio and talk show host, inspired a community spirit which continues today through the Ricky
King Children's Fund benefitting sick children in Southwest Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COl.JNTY, FLORIDA, that the approximately 2.6-mile
portion of the FP&L greenway from north of Rattlesnake Hammock Road to Radio Road, as
depicted in the attached location map, is hereby designated "The Rich King Memorial
Greenway" in memory and recognition of Mr. King's contributions to Collier County.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second and majority vote on this the 28th
day of September, 2010.
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
, Deputy Clerk
By:
FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN
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J effre ' atzkow
Coun Att, ey
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September 28,2010
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