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<br /> <br />Teresa Bender <br />From:Teresa Bender <br />Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 1:17 PM <br />To:Melissa Lawlis <br />Subject:Donation - Specific Project (Fiore Tree) <br />Attachments:Teresa Bender.vcf <br />Dear Mel: <br /> <br />This letter is being forwarded to you as you are currently the President of the Centerville Lions and we are <br />entrusting that this request will go before the organization for consideration. <br /> <br />The definition of Placemaking - Placemaking is a multi-faceted approach to the planning, design and <br />management of public spaces. Placemaking capitalizes on a local community's assets, inspiration, and potential, <br />with the intention of creating public spaces that improve urban vitality and promote people's health, happiness, <br />and well-being. It can also draw the public’s attention - “need to see” the uniqueness of the amenity assisting in a <br />distinction for the community. This enhances the community along with enhancing the business/downtown <br />area. In 2021, the City’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) installed 27 banner and holiday wreaths on the <br />light poles in downtown along Main Street. In 2024, they commissioned Simple and Grand to install 12 flowerpots <br />along Main Street & Centerville Road aiding in the area’s beautification. <br /> <br />For several months, the Parks & Recreation Committee has completed research on the installation of a Fiore Tree <br />at Cornerstone Park within the walk-way/flower bed area. In 2009, the proposal for the park contained a <br />fountain. The fountain was removed from the project as it was too costly. The Committee feels that with approx. <br />11,000+ vehicles pass by daily, the park is a focal point of the community along with the lake. CSAH14/Main Street <br />has a vehicle count of 11,000+ vehicles making the area one of the most visible entrances to the community. First <br />impression of a sort, and this is where we want to bring the community to experience such things as the downtown <br />businesses, Bald Eagle Water Ski Club, Main Street Market, and the Centerville Elementary. <br /> <br />The Committee obtained community input throughout 2024 and followed Council’s Goals and Strategic planning <br />regarding placemaking for the City. The Committee held discussions at their meetings regarding an art piece/bust <br />of a community founder, a memorial wall – recognizing those who have helped shape the community, etc. At that <br />time, the Committee and the Council both authorized the purchase of a Fiore Tree in an amount not to exceed <br />$25,000. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1 <br /> <br />