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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMO #2279MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2279 A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING TOMMY THOMPSON TO APPLY FOR A STATE HISTORIC MARKER FOR THE NOBLE PARK AMPHITHEATRE TO HONOR MR. WALTER "DUB" BEASLEY AND AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE UP TO $1,500.00 FOR THE MANUFACTURING AND INSTALLATION COSTS FOR THE HISTORIC MARKER WHEREAS, the historical significance of the Noble Park Amphitheater is twofold: the history of the amphitheater itself and the history of the Ionic columns incorporated into the backdrop of the renovation; and WHEREAS, for over 80 years, the amphitheater has been the source of pleasure for the area, hosting concerts, movies, church meetings and other event; and WHEREAS, the columns incorporated into the new amphitheater backdrop were part of the facade of the old Immanuel Baptist Church Building from its construction in 1921 until its demolition in 1983; and WHEREAS, Mr. Walter (Dub) Beasley, owner of Beasley Monument Company, worked from 1983 until 2003 to preserve the columns and to have them incorporated into a design of historical significance; and WHEREAS, in 2003, Mr. Beasley arranged for the city of Paducah to purchase the columns to incorporate them into the new amphitheater backdrop design; and WHEREAS, the City of Paducah now wishes to honor Walter "Dub" Beasley for his contributions by applying for a State Historic Marker for the Noble Park Amphitheatre. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY: SECTION 1. The City of Paducah hereby authorizes Tommy Thompson to apply for a State Historic Marker for the Noble Park Amphitheatre to honor Mr. Walter "Dub" Beasley. Further, the City of Paducah hereby authorizes an expenditure of up to $1,500 for the manufacturing and installation costs for the historic marker. This expenditure shall be charged to Account Number 10002401 533050. SECTION 2. This order shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its adoption. Brandi Harless, Mayor ATTEST: ndsay Parish, y Clerk Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, August 27, 2019 Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, August 27, 2019 Vno\Historic Marker Noble Park Amphitheatre Water Dub Beasley