HomeMy WebLinkAboutV(D) Approval and Authorization for Dedication of the Forest Oaks Water Treatment Plant to Grady Smith in a Formal and Public Ceremony
City Manager
Jim Gleason
Agenda 02-17-2004
Item V D
Commissioners
Danny Howell, District 1
Scott Anderson, District 2
Rusty Johnson, District 3
Nancy J. Parker, District 4
Mayor
S. Scott Vandergrift
STAFF REPORT
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM:
Robert Holland, Utilities Superintendent
THROUGH: David A. Wheeler, P.E. /)ON
Director of Public Works
DATE:
February 10, 2004
RE:
Dedication of Forest Oaks Water Treatment Plant
ISSUE:
Should the Mayor and City Commissioners approve the dedication of the Forest Oaks
Water Treatment Plant to Grady Smith in a formal and public ceremony.
BACKGROUND:
In 1985, a granite plaque was purchased and inscribed in dedication to the late Grady
Smith. Mr. Smith served the City of Ocoee from 1954 through 1984, and ultimately as
the Water Department's Superintendent. The City Commission had approved this
dedication and the plaque was ceremoniously placed at the Kissimmee Avenue Water
Treatment Plant on February 23, 1985. The Kissimmee Avenue Water Plant was
eventually decommissioned and the plaque was removed.
DISCUSSION:
Since the plaque and dedication to Mr. Smith had been previously approved and
authorized by the City Commission; it is requested that the Forest Oaks Water
Treatment Plant be designated as the official commemorative site. It would behoove
the City as well as the family members of the late Mr. Smith to rededicate his plaque to
a permanent location in remembrance of his 30 years of service to the City of Ocoee.
The Jamela Water Treatment Plant location would not be a recommended site as its
future state of being is uncertain. The Jamela site has been designated for major
rehabilitation and reconstruction as called for by the Department of Environmental
Protection. The finalization on the status of this site is undetermined at this time and
should not be considered as a permanent commemorative location.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Commission authorize a rededication ceremony and
that the Forest Oaks Water Treatment Plant be the predominant site of choice. It is also
recommended that the family of Mr. Smith as well as the Community be cordially invited
and that the ceremony be formal in nature.