HomeMy WebLinkAboutHandouts_Regular_AOM_03/09/2017 [Insert City Logo /Address] [Insert Date] District 1 County Commissioner Hal R. Valeche 301 North Olive Ave., Suite 1201 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Re: City of Palm Beach Gardens Desire to Acquire Portion of the County's District Park Dear Commissioner Valeche: I am aware of the desire of the City of Palm Beach Gardens to utilize approximately 26 of the 81.7 acres of the County's District Park, located at 117th Court North, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. District Park was purchased by the County with bond funds in 1999. I am aware of the financial constraints of the County, which has hindered the development of this park and prevented the public from utilizing the property for its intended recreational use. Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association and the City of Palm Beach Gardens have an open -door policy for its participants in youth athletic programs, allowing residents and non - residents of the City to enjoy these programs. In fact, over 40% of participants in youth athletic programs are non - residents. In fact, the JTA currently use the City of Palm Beach Gardens baseball fields and basketball courts. Therefore, all of the young athletes in the north county will benefit by allowing the Gardens to obtain the land for more fields space. Moreover, it is my pleasure, as the Mayor of , to support the efforts of the City of Palm Beach Gardens in obtaining the acreage necessary to serve local communities through youth athletics. I encourage you to join me in supporting this very worthwhile mission that will have beneficial impacts for its residents, as well as surrounding communities, for generations to come. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, [Insert Name/Title] 3- - handakA-- &ennar, FAD tin