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Council approves renaming of City Hall community wing to honor former mayor John Netz
Summary
The council voted unanimously to rename the community wing at City Hall the John Netz Community Wing; staff described Netz's years of service and the plan calls for a plaque to mark the renaming.
Palm Coast City Council voted unanimously to rename the community wing in City Hall the John Netz Community Wing to honor John Netz, who served as mayor and as a long-time local civic leader.
Why this matters: renaming a high-visibility civic space recognizes a former elected official who served multiple terms and was involved in civic initiatives; the city follows a formal naming policy for plaques and signage.
Background presented
Parks & Recreation staff said the nomination came from a resident and was reviewed by the Beautification & Environmental Advisory Committee (BEAC), which recommended approval. Staff outlined Netz's community service: he served nine years as mayor, six years as a council member in the city's early years, served on school-impact fee and boating advisory committees and was twice recognized as a citizen of the year by a local civic organization. Council discussed plaque cost and agreed the physical renaming would take the form of a plaque in the hallway and not a change to the main building facade.
Public comment and council action
Robert McDonald and Mrs. Netz spoke at public comment in support of the renaming. Council members noted Netz's local contributions and the item passed unanimously.
Implementation
Staff said implementation will use a plaque similar to other park/building dedications (estimated plaque cost discussed during the meeting). The council asked staff to proceed with plaque installation and related signage.
