HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2020-11-819 Naming Policy for Park Properties and FacilitiesRESOLUTION NO. 0� �i(�A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
APPROVING A POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR NAMING CITY PARKS, TRAILS,
RECREATIONAL AREAS, AND OTHER RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
WHEREAS, y has in the past adopted policies related to public parks and other
recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Anna Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has investigated
and determined that the policy and procedures substantially in the form of Exhibit A
attached hereto (the "Naming Policy") provides for a functional and beneficial manner
for naming city parks, trails, recreational areas, and other recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas has investigated and
determined that adoption of the Naming Policy will be of benefit to the City and its
citizens; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Recitals Incorporated
The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein for all purposes as set forth in
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SECTION 2. Approval of Project and Agreement
The City Council of the City of Anna, Texas hereby approves and adopts the Naming
Policy attached hereto as ft Exhibit A as guidelines for the naming of city parks, trails,
recreational areas, and other recreational facilities.
CONSIDERED, PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Anna at
a regular meeting on the 10th day of November 2020.
,.��'t• .•••••• ,/ji %APPROVED:
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* Bate Pike, Mayor
Carrie L. Land, City Secretary
Exhibit "A"
City of Anna Policy and Procedure for Naming City Parks, Trails,
Recreational Areas and Other Recreational Facilities
Purpose•
The purpose of this policy is to establish a systematic and consistent approach for the official
naming of parks, trails, recreational areas, and other recreational facilities owned and/or operated
by the City of Anna.
Objectives•
The objectives of this policy are to:
• Provide name identification for individual parks or other recreation areas within the Ciry
of Anna to ensure that they are easily located and to provide a sense of place;
• Provide criteria and procedure for naming parks or other recreation areas to ensure that
given names are consistent with the values and character of the area or neighborhood
served and within the City as a whole;
• Assure the quality of the chosen titlelname, so that it will serve the purpose of the City in
a permanent manner; and
• Provide opportunities for public participation and input to fully represent the best interest
of the community in the naming and dedication of parks and other recreation areas.
Definitions•
The umbrella of parks, trails, recreational areas, and other recreational facilities includes all
property assets under the Ciry's ownership and the Neighborhood Services Department's control
including buildings, structures, open spaces, public parks, natural areas, and other environmental
lands and habitats.
Naming Criteria:
The following criteria maybe used in determining the appropriateness of the naming
designation:
a. Geographic location (such as neighborhood, street name, etc.)
b. Nearby natural and physical characteristics of the land
c. Historical or cultural significance
d. Persons of outstanding civic service to the city
e. Documented cormnunity support
f. Events hosted in the area
g. Relevant concepts or ideas
h. Organizations providing community service in the area
i. Significant material contributions
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j. Significant financial contributions
Naming Procedure:
The following process shall be followed in naming parks or other recreation areas:
1. City residents, staff, community leaders, and community organizations interested in
proposing a name for a park or other recreational area shall submit a written
recommendation to the Neighborhood Services Director. Recommendations need to
describe in detail why the submitted name merits designation.
2. A variety of means to encourage public participation to submit a name maybe
implemented by the Neighborhood Services Department such as city website
advertisement, public notices sent to community members in proximity of recreational
area, and more. The means to submit a written recommendation, no matter the specifics
of the medium, will be available through the City website and at City Hall.
3. The Neighborhood Services Department shall research and verify information on names
provided in the recommendations. The Neighborhood Services Director will forward
naming recommendations that meet the naming criteria to the Parks Advisory Board.
4. The Parlcs Advisory Board shall consider all requests that meet the criteria and submit a
formal recommendation for names deemed worthy of consideration to the Mayor and the
City Council.
5. The City Council will conf"inn park, trail, recreational area, and other recreational facility
names by resolution.
6. The City Council has final approval and may reject any naming or renaming request.
7. The City Council may name or rename without following these procedures.
8. The process of naming new facilities shall normally be done before construction begins.
Renaming•
The intent of naming is for permanent recognition; the renaming of parks and other recreational
areas within the City of Anna is generally discouraged. Though, the City understands that
renaming parks and other recreational areas may be necessary to create more cohesiveness
throughout the City or to update past names that have become ii�•elevant or dishonorable. It is
recommended that efforts to change a name become subject to crucial examinations so as not to
diminish the original justification for the name or discount the value of prior contributors.
Renaming a park or other recreational area will follow the same procedure stated above.
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