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AUTHORITY TO NAME THE GREAT LAWN FEATURE WITHIN PARK NO. 596 AS COMMISSIONERS' COMMONS
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To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Recommendation
It is recommended that an order be entered authorizing the General Superintendent or his designee to officially name the great lawn park feature within Park No. 596 as Commissioners' Commons.
Proposed Park or feature: Great Lawn within Park No. 596
Location: 4830 S. Western Ave.
Community Area: Brighton Park
Ward: 15
Proposed Name: Commissioners' Commons
II. Explanation
Park No. 596
The Chicago Park District assigns an official park number to every property. Located in the Brighton Park Community, Park 596 is a newer park in a former industrial lot that totals 17 acres and includes a 58,100-square-foot two-story facility that serves as both the Chicago Park District headquarters and a 20,000-square-foot fieldhouse equipped with state-of-the-art amenities and energy efficiencies.
The great lawn is a sweeping expanse of grass within the park that provides an open, flexible space for casual relaxation as well as events and gatherings. It is bordered with curved berms planted with shade trees and a flowering understory edge which frame the space.
The Chicago Park District is governed by a board of seven non-salaried Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Chicago with the approval of the Chicago City Council. Under the Chicago Park District Code, the Commissioners have a fiduciary duty to act, vote on all matters, and govern the Park District in the best interest of the Park District.
In honor of all of the Commissioners who previously served or are currently serving on the Chicago Park District Board, the current Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners proposes naming the great lawn park feature within Park 596 as "Commissioners' Commons" to reflect the commitment and time donated by these public servants.
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