Reso 17-1196 Naming Keith Bird Legacy ParkCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 17-1/16
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, CAVENER,
MILAM, PALMER, LITTLE ROBERTS
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN APPROVING THE NAMING OF KEITH BIRD LEGACY PARK; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Keith Bird has been a pillar of the Meridian community since 1965, and his
exemplary service and dedication to Meridian has helped shape and preserve the attributes of our
city that make Meridian an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family;
WHEREAS, Mr. Bird has provided mentorship, coaching, encouragement, and support to
Meridian youth through his service to and leadership within the Meridian Athletic Association,
YMCA basketball, American Legion Baseball, Meridian Athletic Roundtable Association, Meridian
Speedway, Meridian Dairy Show Board, and Optimist Youth Football;
WHEREAS, Mr. Bird has dedicated himself to the improvement of Meridian's recreational
opportunities, and in his roles as a founding member of Friends of Meridian Parks, a charter
member of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission, and multiple terms as City Council
liaison to the Meridian Parks & Recreation Department, has supported the development of
numerous Meridian parks, a community center, and an indoor field house;
WHEREAS, Mr. Bird, who retired from the glass business after a career spanning forty-two
years, has worked tirelessly to promote and develop opportunities for the growth and sustainment of
Meridian businesses through his service in the Meridian Chamber of Commerce, Meridian
Development Corporation, and several other city and community organizations;
WHEREAS, Mr. Bird is known for his love and support for his wonderful family, including
his wife of fifty-five years, Marjorie, his three children, ten grandchildren, and two great-
grandchildren;
WHEREAS, Mr. Bird, the longest -serving City Council member in Meridian's history, has
served on the Meridian City Council for nearly twenty years, helping to guide the successful growth
of one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation from a population of around 30,000 when he was
first elected to the office in 1997, to a population of over 90,000 today;
WHEREAS, Mr. Bird, by his example, inspires others to serve, to cherish family and
friends, to nurture the joys of youth, and to dedicate time and talent to improving and strengthening
their community;
WHEREAS, thanks to a generous donation of parkland to the City of Meridian by David
Turnbull, of Brighton Investments, LLC, a new, 7.5 -acre neighborhood park is under development
on the southwest corner of the intersection of Chinden Boulevard and Ten Mile Road, in northwest
Meridian, which park will provide youth sports and outdoor recreational opportunities for
generations to come;
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WHEREAS, under the Deed of Gift executed between Brighton Investments, and the City
of Meridian on December 21, 2006, Brighton Investments reserved to itself the right to name the
park, and Mr. Turnbull, on behalf of Brighton Investments, has agreed that the new park should be
named in honor of Keith Bird;
WHEREAS, in partnership with Mr. Turnbull, at the State of the City Address on February
8, 2017, Mayor Tammy de Weerd announced that the new park would be named Keith Bird Legacy
Park, in honor of Mr. Bird and his decades of service to and love for his community, family, and
friends;
WHEREAS, at its meeting on February 8, 2017, the Meridian Parks & Recreation
Commission unanimously and enthusiastically voted to endorse the naming of the park Keith Bird
Legacy Park; and
WHEREAS, the Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission, Mayor De Weerd, and the
City Council of the City of Meridian wish to establish a lasting tribute to Mr. Bird's legacy of love
for family, service to others, spirit of community, support for youth, and generosity of self;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the neighborhood park on the southwest corner of the intersection of
Chinden Boulevard and Ten Mile Road, in northwest Meridian, shall be named Keith Bird Legacy
Park, in honor of City Council Member Keith Bird.
Section 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
2017.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 21 st day of February,
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 21 st day of February, 2017.
Attest:
Tammy de W�d, Mayor Cly Colo, City Clerk
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