HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Piazza Sorrento Dedication
CITY CLERK
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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 19, 2008
SUBJECT:
Dedication of Piazza Sorrento and Devany Square
Report by Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks and
Community Services
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DESCRIPTION: The City has developed two new neighborhood square parks in the
Dublin Ranch development, including Piazza Sorrento and Devany Square. Piazza Sorrento was accepted
by the City Council in March 2008 and it is anticipated that Devany Square will be open to the public in
August. The City Council has directed Staff to conduct a joint park dedication ceremony/grand opening
event for both parks on Saturday, October 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Staff has developed a preliminary event plan. The event will begin with a ribbon cutting at Devany
Square with a presentation from the City Historian on the history of the Devany family. Staff will invite
representatives of the family to attend. This will be followed by a procession to Piazza Sorrento for a
ribbon cutting and poem composed by the City Poet Laureate. Following the ribbon cuttings, family
games will ensue at both parks along with entertainment and refreshments. A commemorative gift will
also be distributed.
The activities at Devany Square will include a craft project, labyrinth walk, historical display, and
roaming entertainment. Lemonade and fresh warm jumbo pretzels will be served at Devany Square.
Based on the Italian theme of the Sorrento development, the activities at Piazza Sorrento will include lawn
bowling and other games that highlight Italian culture, a chalk artist, and acoustical Italian music.
Refreshments at Piazza Sorrento will include gelato and Italian sodas. Staff is working with Toll Brothers
on the event to coordinate tours of the homeowners' community building adjacent to the park.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive the report.
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