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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Renaming The Former National Guard Armory, Located At 906 N. Dixie Highway, To “Armory Community Center At Dowdy Field.”
Strategic Plan Focus
Communications & Civic Engagement
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The former National Guard Armory (“Armory”) is located at 906 N. Dixie Highway. The Armory building was once owned by the Florida Department of Military Affairs and conveyed to the City on June 6, 2018.
The renovation of the historic 1954 building was done in part from a $500,000.00 Historic Preservation Grant by the State of Florida, and $4.5 million combined commitment by the residents of Hollywood as part of the 2019 voter approved General Obligation Bond and City Capital contribution. The Armory renovation transforms this historic building into a community center for all residents to enjoy.
On August 28, 2024, City Manager George R. Keller, Jr. requested consensus of the City Commission to rename the former National Guard Armory to the “Armory Community Center at Dowdy Field” and the request received City Commission support for the renaming.
The Naming Policy provides that any proposed naming that is initiated by a City Commissioner shall be placed on a publicly noticed City Commission agenda for consideration without having to first be evaluated by the Naming Review Committee.
Fiscal Impact:
Approval of this Resolution will not fiscally impact the City.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Ricky Engle, Director, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts
Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk
Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager for Finance & Administration