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Page 2 ALTERNATIVES: Although the naming of parks, facilities and other park features can be done when honoring individuals who have served the community, other alternatives are available as well. 1. A Court of Honor could be established on the Civic Center or Colton Museum grounds. As individuals are honored they would receive a bronze plaque, with their likeness and a brief inscription detailing their accomplishments. 2. An Honor Grove of Trees could also be established on the grounds of either the Civic Center or Museum. An individual would have a tree planted in his/her honor with an accompanying plaque listing their accomplishments. 3. A tree, with plaque, could be placed in a City park within the District that the honoree lives. 4. A Colton Hall of Fame could be developed in the lobby area of the City Hall, Colton Museum or Community Center. As individuals are honored they would receive a bronze plaque, with their likeness and a brief inscription detailing their accomplishments. 5. A policy could be developed where by an individual would have a street named or renamed in his/her honor. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The estimated cost of re -lettering the outside of the Community Center in order to re -name the facility is estimated at $2,500. The estimated cost of a tree and/or plaque could range between $300 and $1,000 depending on the type of honor selected. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: The Recreation and Parks Commission recommends that the Colton Community Center or its gymnasium be re -named the Frank A. Gonzales Community Center or Gymnasium. Attachments: Resolution No. R -116A-93 Attorney: Application and accompanying materials submitted by Cynthia Ramirez Resolution No. R-54-95 & corresponding minutes Resolution re -naming the Community Center. Resolution re -naming the Community Center Gymnasium. Five city survey concerning the naming of facilities State of California facility naming policy Finance Director: Manager: /fYr OTHER: