HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-08-01-R RESOLUTION # 405-0
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR NAMING PUBLIC PARKS AND FACILITIES
WHEREAS,the City of Batesville desires to establish guidelines for the naming of public parks and
facilities and any parts thereof, and
WHEREAS, there are no guidelines currently in place,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS
THAT;
SECTION 1. The naming of public parks and facilities will be based on the sites relationship to the
following criteria:
A. Neighborhood, geographic or common usage identification;
B. A historical figure, place, event or other instance of historical or cultural significance;
C. Natural or Geological features;
D. A business or individual (living or deceased) who has made a significant land, monetary
and/or time contribution to the community or who has had the contribution made "in
memoriam" and when the name has been stipulated as a condition of the donation; or
E. An individual or employee has contributed outstanding service to the City for a period of 10
years or longer.
SECTION 2. Designation of Name by City Council
The City Council may designate the names of Public Parks and Facilities. The City Council may choose to
make its selection after receiving written recommendation from any one of the city's advisory boards, or
a specially appointed ad hoc committee, based upon public input from individuals and organizations.
Such a written recommendation shall state how the proposed name(s) meet(s) the criteria in Section 1.
If a contest or competition is to be held to determine the name of the public park or facility,the advisory
board/ad hoc committee shall establish guidelines and rules for the contest. No city funds shall be used
for any contest prizes.
SECTION 3. Naming of Interior Features.
The interior features of a public park or facility may be named separately from the main park or facility;
and should be bestowed with the intention that it will be permanent, and changes should be strongly
resisted. Criteria for naming interior features will be determined using guidelines set forth in Sections 1
and 2 of this Resolution.
SECTION 4. Renaming Procedure.
A name, once selected for a public park or facility should be bestowed with the intention that it will be
permanent and changes should be strongly resisted. Name changes shall be subject to the procedures
set forth in Sections 1 and 2.
SECTION 5. Severability.
If any provision of this Resolution or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid,the
remainder of the Resolution or the application of the provisions to other person or circumstances is not
affected.
ADOPTED THIS 1 ph DAY OF AUGUST, 2015
APPROVED:
Rick Elumbaugh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Denise Johnston, ity Clerk