HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-133 Affirming the Name of Bob Houston ParkRESOLUTION NO. 2026-133
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE REQUEST MADE BY
COMMISSIONER ARCHIBALD J. RYAN, IV, TO REAFFIRM THE PARK
NAME “BOB HOUSTON PARK” FOR THE AREA HOLDING THE
HISTORIC NYBERG SWANSON HOUSE AND THE WOMEN’S CLUB
BUILDINGS, LOCATED AT 102 WEST DANIA BEACH BOULEVARD,
DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City received a request to re-affirm the park name “Bob Houston Park”
from Commissioner A. J. Ryan, IV; and
WHEREAS, Robert E. (“Bob”) Houston was Mayor of Dania Beach for the following
terms: 1951-1957, 1960-1961, and 1968-1970, and also served as commissioner, and City
Manager; and
WHEREAS, according to the “SunTattler”, Mr. Houston was the City Manager of the
City of Dania Beach and upon his vacation from the office, the City Commission unanimously
voted to rename “30 Acre Park” to “Bob Houston Park” and was fundamental to obtaining the
park land in 1952 for $750/acre; and
WHEREAS, according to a “Broward Local” newspaper article from May 14, 1993, the
Nyberg Swanson House was moved to the Bob Houston Park; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Houston was also instrumental in the construction of the City’s Pier;
and
WHEREAS, for some time the City was unaware of the name for the park area, but it
appears that there had previously been a sign that deteriorated and was never replaced; and
WHEREAS, as this request is not a renaming, the City’s naming policy, including but
not limited to its advertising requirements were not utilized; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission would like to reaffirm the park name and reinstall a
sign recognizing the City Commission’s decision to name the park “Bob Houston Park”.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above “Whereas” clauses are ratified and confirmed, and they are
made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
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Section 2. That the “Bob Houston Park” remain named the “Bob Houston Park” and
a new park sign be installed on the property.
Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be effective 10 days after passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on September 14, 2025.
Motion by Vice Mayor Salvino, second by Commissioner Rimoli.
FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous X
Yes No
Commissioner Lori Lewellen ____ ____
Commissioner Luis Rimoli ____ ____
Commissioner Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____
Vice Mayor Marco Salvino ____ ____
Mayor Joyce L. Davis ____ ____
ATTEST:
ERIN MCCLENDON JOYCE L. DAVIS
DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
EVE A. BOUTSIS
CITY ATTORNEY