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Resolution 17-1199 Effectuating Naming of New Park - Hillsdale ParkCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 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 HILLSDALE PARK; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Meridian community member Marti Hill has generously donated to the City of Meridian approximately ten (10) acres of land near S. Eagle and Amity Road, in Meridian, for the purpose of building a park; WHEREAS, Mr, Hill's grandfather homesteaded the property and established the historic Hill family farm at this location in 1891, after which the surrounding area became known as Hillsdale; WHEREAS, a school known as Hillsdale School was built there following sale of land for such purpose by the Hill family for one dollar, and such school was in use from 1908 to 1959, and the newly -established school at this location is now called Hillsdale Elementary School; WHEREAS, at its meeting on March 8, 2017, the Meridian Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously voted to recommend that the park be named Hillsdale Park; and WHEREAS, in honor of the Hill family's generous donation and lasting legacy of open space, stewardship of land, investment in community, and celebration of generations of children and families, it is the desire of the Hill family and of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission,. Mayor De Weerd, and the City Council of the City of Meridian to name the park Hillsdale Park; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO: Section 1. That the park to be established at S. Eagle and Amity Road, in south Meridian, shall be named Hillsdale Park, in honor of donor Marti Hill and the many generations of Hill family members whose generosity will leave a lasting legacy for years to come. Section 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 21 st day of March, 2017. <Z,-the.Mayor of the City of Me ildii an, Idaho, this 21st day of March, 2017. tq MIN I � Tammy d erd, Mayorz 1v��1ay Coed, City Clerk PAGE 1 OF 1 RESOLUTION NAMING HILLSDALE PARK ri e:°