Legislation Details

File #: HIST-6780    Version: 1 Subject:
Type: Historical Status: Recognition Presentation
In control: City Council Meeting Agenda
On agenda: 11/14/2007 Final action: 11/14/2007
Title: A Commendation to the Fox Hills Neighborhood Association regarding Fox Hills Park Pride Day.
Attachments: 1. A Commendation to the Fox Hills Neighborhood Assoc - P-2__Commendation_Fox Hills Neighborhood Association_revised.doc
COMMENDATION FOX HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, the Fox Hills Neighborhood Association was established in 1972 and is a dues free organization serving residents, owners and business entities located within the geographical area commonly known as Fox Hills; and WHEREAS, Fox Hills Park Pride Day was established as a way for the local community to improve the neighborhood park as a beautification project that brings together local residents of all ages and corporate sponsors to make the park more enjoyable and visually stimulating for passersby and park goers; and WHEREAS, the first annual Fox Hills Park Pride Day took place on October 21, 2006 with a donation of $250 from Westfield Corporation and 30 volunteers who re-planted eroded areas on the Park’s hillside along Buckingham Parkway; and WHEREAS, on October 20, 2007, the Fox Hills Neighborhood Association held its second annual event with approximately 50 volunteers with donations to the project totaling $6,500 from generous sponsors including $3,000 from Westfield Corporation and $3,000 from Home Depot and a $500 Culver City Council sponsored Park Enhancement Program (PEP) Grant; and WHEREAS, at this year’s Fox Hills Park Pride Day volunteers planted 80 lantana plants and re-painted wooden tables/benches and metal railings and was able to purchase 4 new concrete picnic tables and 2 new BBQs (to be installed by the Culver City Parks crew); and WHEREAS, this year’s event was again a huge success and the Fox Hills Neighborhood Association looks forward to continuing this annual event next year! NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Culver City hereby thanks and commends the Fox Hills Neighborhood Association for their continuing efforts in enhancing the quality of life of the Culver City community. DATED this 14 th day of November 2007.