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STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
File #150-70
CITY COUNCIL
DATE:September 17, 2013
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Joni Pattillo, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Donation of Redwood Trees at Heritage Park and Museums by the Orman Family
Prepared by Rhonda Franklin, Administrative Analyst
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff is seeking City Council recognition of the donation of three redwood trees at the Heritage
Park and Museums by the Orman Family.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council recognize and formally accept the donation of three
redwood trees at the Heritage Park and Museums by the Orman Family.
Submitted By Reviewed By
Director of Parks and Assistant City Manager
Community Services
DESCRIPTION:
In April 2013, Mr. Rocky Orman contacted the City to inquire about donating redwood trees to
the City and suggested the Heritage Park as his family had a special tie to the park site in the
past. His mother, Pat Orman, was a co-owner of the drug store, Drug City, along with Paul
Moffatt, former Mayor of Dublin, until the early 1980s. Drug City was located in the shopping
center that was eventually demolished to make way for the expansion of the Heritage Park.
Rod and Pat Orman first moved to Dublin on July 8, 1963. Pat was active in the Junior
Women's Club and helped organize its efforts to raise funds to build some of Dublin's first
neighborhood and community parks. The Junior Women’s Club was also responsible for the
“Welcome to Dublin” sign and collected care packages though local donations to send to the
troops in Vietnam. Pat was very active in the local sports community keeping score for Dublin
Little League and active in soccer leagues that were new to Dublin.
ITEM NO. 3.1
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The three redwood trees that were donated spawned from mature redwood trees located in the
backyard of the Orman’s home in Dublin. A small sign will be attached to the tree bearing the
Orman Family name in recognition of their donation to the City.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
A copy of the Staff Report was sent to Mr. Rocky Orman.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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