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113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Resolution: 219-16
File Number: 2015-0537
WALKER PARK NEW DISC GOLF COURSE - WAXHAWS DISC GOLF:
A RESOLUTION TO NAME THE NEW DISC GOLF COURSE AT WALKER PARK THE
WAXHAWS DISC GOLF COURSE IN HONOR OF THE HISTORIC ARCHIBALD YELL
HOMESTEAD
WHEREAS, the Northwest Arkansas Chain Gang Disc Golf Club has worked more than
1,300 hours to develop a public disc golf course at Wilson Park in partnership with the
Fayetteville Parks & Recreation Department and the course is scheduled to open in the
summer of 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Arkansas Chain Gang Disc Golf Club has requested, and the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has unanimously recommended, that the course be
named Waxhaws Disc Golf Course in honor of the historic Archibald Yell homestead
which was located on the site before being demolished in the 1970s; and
WHEREAS, § 97.88(D) of the Fayetteville City Code authorizes the naming of a park
facility when the "honoree has made a significant contribution to the City in terms of
dedicated public service"; and
WHEREAS, Archibald Yell, who served as congressman and governor of the State of
Arkansas, made significant contributions to the City of Fayetteville through his many years
of public service.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby names the
disc golf course at Walker Park the "Waxhaws Disc Golf Course" in honor of the historic
Archibald Yell homestead in recognition of his significant contributions to the City through
many years of dedicated public service.
Page 9 Printed on 12/2/95
File Number. 2015-0537
Resolution: 219-15
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby expresses its
sincere appreciate to the Northwest Arkansas Chain Gang Disc Golf Club and its members
for their considerable contributions of time and money in the development of the disc golf
course.
PASSED and APPROVED on 12/1/2015
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Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk Treasurer
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Text File
File Number: 2015-0537
Agenda Date: 12/112015 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: A. 9
WALKER PARK NEW DISC GOLF COURSE - WAXHAWS DISC GOLF:
A RESOLUTION TO NAME THE NEW DISC GOLF COURSE AT WALKER PARK THE
WAXHAWS DISC GOLF COURSE IN HONOR OF THE HISTORIC ARCHIBALD YELL
HOMESTEAD
WHEREAS, the Northwest Arkansas Chain Gang Disc Golf Club has worked more than 1,300 hours to
develop a public disc golf course at Wilson Park in partnership with the Fayetteville Parks & Recreation
Department and the course is scheduled to open in the summer of 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Arkansas Chain Gang Disc Golf Club has requested, and the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board has unanimously recommended, that the course be named Waxhaws Disc
Golf Course in honor of the historic Archibald Yell homestead which was located on the site before
being demolished in the 1970s; and
WHEREAS, § 97.88(D) of the Fayetteville City Code authorizes the naming of a park facility when the
"honoree has made a significant contribution to the City in terms of dedicated public service"; and
WHEREAS, Archibald Yell, who served as congressman and governor of the State of Arkansas, made
significant contributions to the City of Fayetteville through his many years of public service.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby names the disc golf course
at Walker Park the "Waxhaws Disc Golf Course" in honor of the historic Archibald Yell homestead in
recognition of his significant contributions to the City through many years of dedicated public service.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby expresses its sincere
appreciate to the Northwest Arkansas Chain Gang Disc Golf Club and its members for their
considerable contributions of time and money in the development of the disc golf course.
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 12/3/2015
Connie Edmonston
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2015-0537
Legistar File ID
12/1/2015
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
11/12/2015 Parks & Recreation /
_ Parks & Recreation Department
Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
Resolution to name the new disc golf course at Walker Park "Waxhaws Disc Golf".
Budget Impact:
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Budgeted Item? No Current Budget $ -
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Current Balance $�
Does item have a cost? NA Item Cost
Budget Adjustment Attached? NA Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget E
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