Ordinance No. 13-1566 for Gene Kleiner DayCITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. /3 - 156 t1
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ESTABLISHING "GENE KLEINER
DAY" AS AN ANNUAL CITY OF MERIDIAN CITIZEN RECOGNITION DAY TO BE
CELEBRATED EACH AND EVERY SECOND SATURDAY OF JUNE FROM THIS
TIME FORWARD IN HONOR OF GENE KLEINER'S GENEROSITY AND LASTING
CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY; AND DIRECTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR TO PLAN EVENTS IN CELEBRATION THEREOF; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO:
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2012 the City of Meridian officially dedicated and opened Julius
M. Kleiner Memorial Park for the public's use and enjoyment; and
WHEREAS, Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park has quickly become the flagship park of
the City's parks system, known and loved by citizens throughout Meridian and the entire
Treasure Valley; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Meridian City Code, Title 1, Chapter 6, Section 3, and the
duties and powers bestowed upon the Office of the Mayor, including the power to publically
acknowledge through proclamation an individual who has contributed to and enhanced the
quality of life in Meridian, the Mayor of the City of Meridian proclaimed June 9, 2013 as "Gene
Kleiner Day" in recognition of Mr. Eugene "Gene" Kleiner's generosity in gifting to the City of
Meridian and its citizens the twenty-five (25) million dollar sixty (60) acre urban park in tribute
to his father, the late Julius M. Kleiner; and
WHEREAS, Gene Kleiner donated both the land and construction of this twenty-five
(25) million dollar park, through the Kleiner Park Trust; and
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SECOND SATURDAY IN JUNE AS GENE KLEINER DAY FROM THIS
TIME FORWARD AND DIRECTING THE CITY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
AND STAFF TO PLAN EVENTS IN CELEBRATION THEREOF _
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WHEREAS, the donation of this great park has impacted the lives of Meridian's
residents for the better and increased the quality of life for our citizens and the public generally;
and
WHEREAS, Gene Kleiner's generosity serves as an extraordinary example of selfless
philanthropy and community giving which has forever changed and improved the quality of life
in Meridian for present and future generations; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Meridian wish to bestow a more
lasting tribute to Mr.Gene Kleiner in recognition of his generous gift to the City of Meridian and
its citizens as well as to honor his father, Julius M. Kleiner, who farmed the land upon which the
Park sits and was a life-long Treasure Valley businessman, and philanthropist; and
WHEREAS, by establishing and celebrating Gene Kleiner Day, not just this year by
Mayor Proclamation, but as an annual Citizen Day of Recognition, Mr. Kleiner will receive the
lasting tribute which he so richly deserves; and
WHEREAS, to preserve as closely as possible the history of the Park including its June
9, 2012 dedication and opening date as well as the June 9, 2013 date proclaimed by the Mayor
this year as Gene Kleiner Day, from this point forward Gene Kleiner day will be celebrated on
the second Saturday in June; and
WHEREAS, establishing an annual day to recognize a citizen who has made a
significant and lasting contribution to the City of Meridian falls within the general duties and
powers bestowed upon the Office of the Mayor and City Council as set forth in Meridian City
Code, Title 1, Chapters 6 and 7, and state law; and
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SECOND SATURDAY IN JUNE AS GENE KLEINER DAY FROM THIS
TIME FORWARD AND DIRECTING THE CITY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
AND STAFF TO PLAN EVENTS IN CELEBRATION THEREOF -
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council desire that the celebration of Gene Kleiner
Day will take place at the Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park with events that will provide citizens
of Meridian present and future the opportunity to learn about the park's benefactor and the
Kleiner family history; and
WHEREAS, throughout the City of Meridian Gene Kleiner Day will be a special day
during which the citizens of Meridian will be encouraged to recognize the positive impact of
community giving and service in our city and to thank, those that serve; and to find ways to give
back to their community; and
WHEREAS, throughout the City of Meridian the citizens of Meridian will be
encouraged on Gene Kleiner Day to seek opportunities to follow Gene Kleiner's example of
selfless generosity and pay it forward in countless new acts of service across the community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the second Saturday in June from this time forward will be declared
Gene Kleiner Day.in the City of Meridian.
Section 2. That Gene Kleiner Day will be celebrated throughout the City of Meridian
and with special events planned at the Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park which will provide
citizens of Meridian the opportunity to learn about Gene Kleiner's gift and the Kleiner family
history.
Section 3. That events planned on Gene Kleiner Day shall be designed to inspire and
encourage the citizens of Meridian to recognize the positive impact of community service in our
city and to thank those that serve; and to find ways to give back to their community.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SECOND SATURDAY IN JUNE AS GENE KLEINER DAY FROM THIS
TIME FORWARD AND DIRECTING THE CITY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
AND STAFF TO PLAN EVENTS IN CELEBRATION THEREOF -
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Section 4. That events planned on Gene Kleiner Day shall also serve to encourage
the citizens of Meridian to seek opportunities to follow Gene Kleiner's example of selfless
generosity and pay it forward in countless new acts of service across the community.
Section 5. That the Parks and Recreation Department Director and his staff are
hereby directed to plan for and recommend to City Council for approval the events to take place
on Gene Kleiner Day at the Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park and elsewhere as fitting on the
second Saturday in June from this time forward.
Section 6. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication, according to law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this '?_3 day of July,
2013.
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APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this Z,3 day of July, 2013.
APPROVED:
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SECOND SATURDAY IN JUNE AS GENE KLEINER DAY FROM THIS
TIME FORWARD AND DIRECTING THE CITY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
AND STAFF TO PLAN EVENTS IN CELEBRATION THEREOF _
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NOTICE AND PUBLISHED SUMMARY
OF ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO I.C. § 50-901(A)
CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 13- 151o(o
An Ordinance of the City of Meridian establishing "Gene Kleiner Day" as an annual City of
Meridian Citizen Recognition Day to be celebrated each and every second Saturday of June
from this time forward in honor of Gene Kleiner's generosity and lasting contribution to the
City; and directing the Parks and Recreation Department director to plan events in celebration
thereof; and providing an effective date.
A full text of this ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall, City of Meridian, 33
East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho. This ordinance shall become effective upon the
passage and publication.
City of M(r dian
Mayor and City Council
By: Jaycee L. Holman, City Clerk
First Reading:
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STATEMENT OF MERIDIAN CITY ATTORNEY AS TO ADEQUACY OF
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 13- IS (o
The undersigned, William L.M. Nary, City Attorney of the City of Meridian, Idaho,
hereby certifies that he is the legal advisor of the City and has reviewed a copy of the attached
Ordinance No. 13- JS(o (o of the City of Meridian, Idaho, and has found the same to
be true and complete and provides adequate notice to the public pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-
901A (3). ej
DATED this 23 day of July, 2013.
L.
William. L.M. Nary
City Attorney
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SECOND SATURDAY IN JUNE AS GENE KLEINER
DAY FROM THIS TIME FORWARD AND DIRECTING THE CITY PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR AND STAFF TO PLAN EVENTS IN CELEBRATION THEREOF