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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. fDepartment Head Manager's Comments: I e City ana er Associated Information: Order, Policy Budget Approval: Finance Director Legal Approval: Ci licitor i Introduced for x Passage First Reading Referral Page _ of _ 16-047 DECEMBER 14, 2015 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 16-047 DECEMBER 14, 2015 I' 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' 16-047 DECEMBER 14, 2015 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.