Title
A discussion regarding the naming of the new City Building at 1140 Terex Road (formerly known as the PASCO Building).
Executive Summary: The City Administration is requesting the City Council and Mayor review the naming of the new City Building located at 1140 Terex Road and approve a resolution to memorialize the building name.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The new City Building located at 1140 Terex Road (formerly known as the PASCO Building) will need to be named by the City Council in the coming months.
The following is a list of the 5 common names that were considered by the administration including:
• Hudson City Center
• City of Hudson Administration Building
• Hudson City Hall
• Hudson Administrative Center
• Hudson Administration Center
Other common names that were not considered included: Municipal Service Center; Hudson Government Center, and Hudson Community Center.
The City Administration conducted a formal poll of the MSC staff on the above 5 names and the City staff voted in favor of naming the building Hudson City Hall by a margin of 2 to 1 over the Hudson City Center name.
Therefore, the City administration recommends to the City Council the name Hudson City Hall for the new building.
Timing Considerations
Following the City Council resolution of the official name of the building, the City Administration will begin utilizing the official name.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council discuss the above names for the new City Building located at 1140 Terex Road (Formerly known as the PASCO Building) and decide on a name for the building and memorialize the name in a resolution.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, PE, PS, Assistant City Manager - Professional Services