Title:
Naming Application - Access Easement at Eastway Community Park
Summary
ACTION:
1. Acknowledge receipt of an application, submitted by James P. Knuckles, to approve naming the access easement at Eastway Community Park connecting Eastway Regional Recreation Center, Briarwood Community Park and Briarwood Elementary School to "Jackie Gregg Knuckles, Jr. Connector"
2. Schedule a public hearing on March 6, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. to receive public comment on the proposed naming of this access easement to "Jackie Gregg Knuckles, Jr. Connector" and direct the Clerk to the Board to publish the notice of hearing as required
Staff Contact: James Williams - Planner, Park and Recreation
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
This easement provides a critical connection from Eastway Community Park and the Eastway Regional Recreation Center to Briarwood Community Park and Briarwood Elementary School. The easement is located on property owned by James P. Knuckles, who has submitted a naming application to name the easement "Jackie Gregg Knuckles, Jr. Connector" after his late grandson, Jackie Gregg Knuckles, Jr. Mr. Knuckles, active in his community and church, is the founder and owner of K&S Sanitation Services, Inc. His company is located on Industrial Drive in the heart of the Plaza Eastway coalition of over 18 diverse neighborhoods and the future Eastway Regional Recreation Center. A member of the Charlotte Better Business Bureau, James was an active member in the Calvary Apostolic Church holding various leadership positions until it's closure. He has mentored over six successful waste sanitation service companies.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
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POLICY IMPACT:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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