File #: 19-504    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Business Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/21/2019 In control: Recreation & Parks Commission
On agenda: 8/26/2019 Final action: 8/26/2019
Title: SUBJECT: Starry Night Homeless Remembrance Project REPORT IN BRIEF Considers a location for the Starry Night Homeless Remembrance Project. RECOMMENDATION Recreation and Parks Commission - Adopt a motion approving a location for the Starry Night Homeless Remembrance Project.
Attachments: 1. Project Proposal.pdf, 2. MOAT.pdf, 3. Arbor Walkway.pdf

 

Report Prepared by: Michelle Reid, Recreation Supervisor

 

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SUBJECT: Starry Night Homeless Remembrance Project

 

REPORT IN BRIEF

Considers a location for the Starry Night Homeless Remembrance Project.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Recreation and Parks Commission - Adopt a motion approving a location for the Starry Night Homeless Remembrance Project.

 

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DISCUSSION

Monika Modest has approached the City of Merced for a homeless remembrance project and is requesting to place it on the back of the Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT) or Arbor Walkway.  The Parks and Community Services Department rents out the MOAT for programs, concerts and theater events.  It a source of revenue for the department and is used frequently in the spring and summer months. 

 

The Parks and Community Services Department does not have authority to approve projects in the Arbor Walkways.

 

Monika Modest will be presenting details of the project and her recommendations for proposed locations for the tiles. 

 

IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES

Potential costs for tile maintenance, cleaning and repair unknown at this time. 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.  Project Proposal

2.  Proposed Merced Open Air Theater Location

3.  Proposed Arbor Walkway Location