Submitted By
Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
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A Motion to Direct Village Staff to Draft a Policy for Village Board Consideration Regarding the Honorary Designation of Village Streets, Facilities, and Business Districts in Recognition of Individuals, Including Dr. Percy Julian, and Programs, Purchases and Initiatives in Recognition of Individuals
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Overview
Overview
Trustee Lucia Robinson has moved, and Trustees Cory Wesley and Ravi Parakkat have seconded, to direct staff to draft a policy for Village Board consideration regarding the honorary designation of Village streets, facilities and business districts in recognition of individuals, including Dr. Percy Julian, and programs, purchases and initiatives in recognition of individuals.
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Report
Trustee Lucia Robinson has moved, and Trustees Cory Wesley and Ravi Parakkat have seconded, to direct staff to draft a policy for Village Board consideration regarding the honorary designation of Village streets, facilities and business districts in recognition of individuals, including Dr. Percy Julian, and programs, purchases and initiatives in recognition of individuals. Trustee Robinson specifically referenced Dr. Percy Julian due to his contributions to the medical and pharmaceutical industries as well as his family as long-time residents of the Oak Park community.
As a reference for the Board, attached to this item are two sample honorary street name policies from the City of Champaign and the City of Wheaton.
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