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RESOLUTION NO. Q �S 7
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PARK PROPERTIES NAMING
POLICY FOR THE CITY OF MERIDIAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2007, the City Council of the City of Meridian
received a report from the Parks & Recreation Department regarding revisions to the City
of Meridian Parks Properties Naming Policy; and
WHEREAS, after receiving said report, the City Council directed that the revised
City of Meridian Park Properties Naming Policy be brought forward in Resolution form
to establish a Park Properties Naming Policy for the City of Meridian.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the City of Meridian Parks Properties Naming Policy be
adopted, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution and incorporated herein by this
reference.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately
upon its adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of City of Meridian, Idaho this 3 r4day of
-/ z - 2007.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this � qday of
, 2007.
APPROVED:
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MERIDIAN PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPERTIES NAMING POLICY
Adopted March 27, 2007
I. PURPOSE:
A sound -naming policy can add meaning, significance, and uniformity to the park and
recreation properties of the City of Meridian by developing park names that embody
the values and heritage of the local community. It is the intent of the naming policy
to establish reasonable criteria in which to suitably honor and acknowledge both
individuals and organizations for their contributions to the City of Meridian.
II. POLICY:
A. It is the policy for designation of names for park and recreation properties to
be in accordance with criteria and procedures set forth below:
1. To minimize confusion, proposed park names that are similar to those of
existing parks in the system shall be avoided.
2. Conditions and/or stipulations of original property donation, deed or
development shall be honored regarding the name of a park.
3. To avoid the appearance that the public park is a private park, the name of
the adjacent or surrounding subdivision shall be avoided as the name of the
public park.
4. If a park is to be named after a living individual then their permission
should be secured prior to the name being selected or the City Council may
consider a change if an objection is made by the person after the selection.
5. When a park is proposed to be named after a person who is deceased, then
the permission of the closest living relative of an individual, if practical,
should be secured prior to the name being selected. The City Council may
consider a change if an objection after the selection.
6. Park names should represent community values and be mindful of future
generations.
III. PARKS OR PORTIONS OF PARKS MAY BE NAMED IN THE
FOLLOWING MANNER:
A. Park Names:
An attempt should be made to name parks utilizing the Department theme for
naming parks. The theme is as follows:
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Community Parks and Neighborhood Parks should be named for easy
recognition; utilizing reference to historic sites, geographical features or
descriptive names. The words "Community Park" or "Neighborhood Park"
shall be affixed to the end of the park name.
B. Temporary naming:
1. The Parks Commission may recommend the temporary naming of portions
of facilities. The Commission shall work with the individual organization
seeking a temporary name to determine the appropriate criteria for the
temporary naming to be consistent with the rest of this policy. The
Commission may allow a variance from this policy for a temporary name.
2. This temporary naming policy may apply to any playground, sports field,
sports court, amenity, or any other portion of the park facilities that can be
suitably and appropriately named to honor an individual or organization. This
temporary naming policy may also be applied to undeveloped parcels in the
City's parkland inventory to provide a convenient means of identification
prior to development.
3. Temporary naming under this policy can be for any designated period of
time, but shall not be longer than one (1) year from the date of approval with
the exception of undeveloped parcels which shall maintain their temporary
names until the selection of a permanent name pursuant to this policy.
Subsequent requests to continue the temporary naming may be considered, but
such request must be made annually.
C. Procedures for a Permanent Name:
1. Preliminary action in naming a park or facility may be initiated by the
Mayor, City Council, Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission or any
subcommittee thereof, Meridian Parks and Recreation Department staff,
property donor, or individual citizens. A formal letter of proposal shall be
submitted to the appropriate subcommittee of the Meridian Parks and
Recreation Commission which shall consider the proposal(s) and submit a
recommendation to the Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission. The
Commission shall review the proposed name(s), take public comment, and
make a recommendation for the name to the Mayor and Meridian City
Council.
2. In all cases, the Meridian City Council shall have the authority to accept or
reject the proposed park or facility permanent or temporary name and to waive
any requirements of this policy.
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3. The City Council shall have final authority on the permanent or temporary
names and the length of time that such name may be used in connection with
the park or any portion thereof.
D. Changing of Names:
Nothing in this policy shall be construed to prohibit the changing of names of
parks or facilities by the City Council.
E. Final Decision:
All decisions for the permanent naming of a park facility or any portion of
park property shall be approved by resolution of the City Council. This shall
not apply to the memorial trees that are placed in the parks pursuant to this
policy.
IV. DEFINITIONS:
A. The following guidelines shall be considered when naming a park based upon
a donation:
1. Neighborhood Parks: When at least fifty (50) percent of the value of the
parkland is donated or when "substantially all" of the development is donated
at no cost to the City of Meridian.
2. Community Parks: When at least twenty-five (25) percent of the value of
the parkland is donated or when "substantially all" of the development is
donated at no cost to the City of Meridian.
3. Facilities: When "substantially all" of the facility development is donated
at no cost to the City of Meridian.
4. Valuing Donations: Valuing donations for the above section shall be
determined by City staff with the advice of the Commission. Donations must
be without costs or expense to the City of Meridian and are based upon value
at the time of donation. Donations that require credit towards impact fees or if
impact fees are to be reimbursed to the grantee shall not be considered
donations for the purposes of this naming policy.
5. Substantially all: The City staff with the advice of the Commission shall
determine whether the value donated is "substantially all" of the development.
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G. Development: Development must be in accordance with the approved site
master plan or statement of character and/or criteria approved by the Meridian
City Council.
7. Donations: For the purpose of this policy, donations may include
monetary as well as in-kind donations and may be a one-time or cumulative
donation or a bequest. All donations are subject to final approval and
acceptance by the City Council.
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