HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12-14 16-047 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 16-047
Date: December 14, 2015
Item/Subject: Order, Adopting a Policy for the Naming of City -Owned Properties
Responsible Department: Legal
Commentary: This Order will adopt a policy for the naming of City -owned properties. The
Policy will ensure that City -owned properties are given names which are consistent with the
values and character of the City, area or neighborhood served and that the process for naming,
or renaming, a City -owned property is consistent. Additionally, the policy will minimize conflict
and provide a forum for meaningful discussion about the naming of City -owned properties.
This has been reviewed and recommended for approval by the Government Operations
Committee on December 7, 2015.
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Associated Information: Order, Policy
Budget Approval:
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Assigned to Councilor Nichols
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) Order, Adopting a Policy for the Naming of City -Owned Properties
WHEREAS, adopting a policy for the naming of city properties will ensure that City -owned
properties are given names which are consistent with the values and character of the area or
neighborhood served;
WHEREAS, adopting a policy for the naming of city properties will ensure that the process for
naming, or renaming, City -owned properties is consistent;
WHEREAS, the adopted policy will minimize conflict and provide a forum for meaningful
discussion about the naming of City -owned properties;
By the City Council of the City of Bangor.
ORDERED, THAT the Naming of City -Owned Properties Policy, a copy of which is attached
hereto, is hereby adopted.
IN CITY COUNSIL
DECEMBER 14, 2015
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED DOR PASSAGE
PASSED
CITY CLER
POLICY
NAMING OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES
1.0 PURPOSE
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The purpose of this policy is to establish consistent criteria and a systematic
process for the official naming of City -owned properties. All current names of
City -owned properties shall remain unchanged. The purpose of having the
following criteria and process is to:
1.1 Ensure that City -owned properties are given names which are consistent
with the values and character of the area or neighborhood served;
1.2 Ensure that the process for naming, or renaming, a City -owned properties
is consistent;
1.3 Minimize conflict and provide a forum for meaningful discussion about the
naming of City -owned properties.
2.0 AUTHORITY
2.1 The authority for naming all City -owned properties, under the jurisdiction
of the City of Bangor, shall rest with the Bangor City Council.
2.2 In the event that the Bangor City Council determines that the name of a
City -owned property reflects negatively upon the property and is
inconsistent with the values and character of the area or neighborhood
served, they shall rename the property.
3.0 CRITERIA
The City will choose names for City -owned properties by determining the
appropriateness of the proposed name based on the property's relationship to
any of the following criteria:
3.1 Neighborhood, boundary roads, or common usage identification
3.2 Natural features
3.3 Significant historical events, attributes, or figures
3.4 An individual (living or deceased) or organization who made an admirable
and substantial land, building, or monetary contribution to the City or
facility, or when the name has been stipulated as a condition of the
donation (e.g. when a contribution is made "in memoriam'
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3.5 A former employee of the City of Bangor who made a substantial
contribution to the City during his or her period of employment.
3.6 An individual, deceased for at least five (5) years, who demonstrated
outstanding civic service to the City or has achieved public status worthy
of long-term recognition.
3.7 Only names for entire buildings or interior spaces/rooms shall be
considered.
3.8 In order to minimize confusion, names that are similar to existing names
of buildings, parks, trails, or other properties in the City of Bangor shall
not be considered.
3.9 In the event that a property is named using section 3.4, the Bangor City
Council shall consider the significance of the donation and any other
relevant factors in deciding the length of time, if any, that the property
shall be so named.
4.0 PROCESS
4.1 Any City Councilor may propose a name for consideration.
4.2 To provide an opportunity for public comment on name recommendations,
the City Council shall invite public comment at the public meeting(s) at
which naming is discussed.
5.0 POLICY REVIEW
The Assistant City Manager is responsible for the periodic review of this policy
and to recommend changes to the City Council when and if necessary.