HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2022-08-1232 Street Naming PolicyCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO.�� g-/ate
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Inc CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
APPROVING A POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR THE NAMING AND RE -NAMING OF
CITY STREETS.
WHEREAS, the City Council has the authority to name and re -name streets located within
the corporate limits of the City of Anna, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the City has investigated and determined that the policy and procedures in
Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Naming Policy") provides for a functional and beneficial
manner for naming and re -naming City streets; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas has 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 above are incorporated herein as if set forth in full for all purposes.
Section 2. Authorization of Policy Guidelines
That the City Council of the City of Anna hereby approves and adopts the Naming Policy
attached hereto as Exhibit A as guidelines for the naming of City streets.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas on this ��
Jay of August 2022.
City Secretary, Carrie Land
ayor, Nate Pike
Exhibit "A"
Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to establish a systematic and consistent approach for the official
naming of streets located within the corporate limits of the City of Anna, Texas.
Objectives:
The objectives of this policy are to:
• Provide name identification for individual streets within the City of Anna to ensure that
they are not in conflict with street names in neighboring communities.
• Provide criteria and procedure for naming streets to ensure that given names are
consistent with the values and character of the Anna community.
• Assure that the quality of the chosen name/title, so that it will serve the purpose of the
City in a permanent manner.
• Provide opportunities for honoring the special contributions and gifts of Anna neighbors
throughout history and to also provide opportunities to enhance community spirit.
Definitions:
The definition of City Street in this policy is specific to the major arterials, minor arterials, and
collector roads located within the corporate limits of the City of Anna as shown on the City Is
Master Thoroughfare Plan, which may be revised from time to time.
Naming Criteria:
The following criteria may be used in determining the appropriateness of the naming
designation:
a. Geographical location
b. Historically or culturally significant ideas, places, or entities
c. Persons of outstanding service to the City, including:
i. Past Mayors and City Council Members who have successfully completed their
full term(s) and served for extensive periods of time or during periods of
significant community progress.
ii. Key historical figures in the Anna community who should be recognized
posthumously for their contributions to the creation and development of Anna.
ilia Neighbors who, through individual or team excellence, functioned as a special
representative of the Anna community to the State of Texas, United States of
America, or world at large.
iv. Neighbors or City representatives who gave their life in service to the Anna
community, either locally as a first responder or overseas in military combat.
d. Key organizations which provide significant community services or material
contributions.
Naming Procedure:
The following process shall be followed in naming or re -naming City streets:
1. City residents, staff, community leaders, and community organizations interested in
proposing a name for a City street shall submit a written recommendation to the City
Manager or his/her designee. Recommendations shall describe in detail why the
submitted name merits designation.
2. The City Manager will consider all requests and review the requests with the appropriate
City staff. The City will determine if the request meets the criteria and prepare a formal
recommendation for names deemed worthy of consideration to the Mayor and the City
Council.
3. The City Council will name or re -name a City Street by Ordinance.
4. The City Council has final approval and may reject any naming or re -naming request.
5. The City Council may name or re -name without following these procedures.
6. The process of naming new streets shall normally be done prior to any business or
residence is constructed and given an address on the street.
Renaming:
The intent of naming is for permanent recognition. The re -naming of City streets within the City
of Anna is generally discouraged. However, there may be specific instances where it is
necessary to change a street name. Re -naming of existing City streets shall be discouraged
except when:
1. The existing street name is a number (County Road #, FM #, State Highway #) and has
no alpha name designation.
2. The existing street name causes significant concern in regard to the public easily
locating the street or businesses and facilities located on the street.
3. The City Council finds that an existing street name has become irrelevant or deems it
necessary and in the interest of the community to re -name a City street.