§ 27-151 — Same—Park property

Sec. 27-151. - Same—Park property.

Upon an application for a naming or renaming of a park property, any person or body reviewing, providing a recommendation on, or disposing of such an application shall take into consideration the following criteria: (a) In naming or renaming city park property, consideration shall be primarily given to the following purposes: to honor and commemorate noteworthy persons associated with the city; to celebrate local history, places, events or culture; to strengthen neighborhood identity; or to recognize native wildlife, flora, fauna or natural features related to the community and the city. (b) If an application is made to name or rename public park property after an individual, this person shall have: (1) Demonstrated excellence of contributions to the city's development, community service, personal sacrifice for public service or national defense, or efforts to foster equality among the citizens of the city. (2) Historical significance locally, nationally or globally with significant local or regional ties. (c) Denial of an application may be appropriate if such naming or renaming may tend to bring disrepute upon the community for any reason, or would not be looked upon favorably by a majority of city residents. (d) Titles, rank, or religious designations shall not be allowed on a public park property named for an individual. A nickname will also not be allowed, unless such person is best known by that nickname. (e) In the case of naming or renaming a park or natural environmental feature after any person, such naming or renaming shall be prohibited until the person has been deceased for a period of at least five years. As an exception to this provision, the name of such person may be approved if such person shall have provided direct significant contributions of lands, funds, goods or services to the city, and/or parks and recreation department, or is being recognized for a foundation gift(s), and if such naming or renaming receives unanimous votes of approval by the parks advisory board and the city council.

(Ord. No. 38803, § 1, 8-24-10)