(a) Naming of Public Facilities. The City Commission shall select names for public buildings, parks and other facilities in accordance with the following criteria.
(1) Geographic or political unit designation, i.e., Battle Creek City Hall;
(2) Characteristic local event use, i.e., Hall of Justice, The Rink;
(3) Individuals or families, i.e., W.K. Kellogg Airport, Bailey Park, McCamly Park;
(4) Such other criteria as is deemed appropriate by the City Commission.
(b) Honors. Any designation of a public facility to honor an individual or a family for historic importance shall require the individual or family be well known as having made a recognized contribution of national, state or local significance or notable local community service. Past mayors and city commissioners may be so recognized, however, such an honor should, in most cases, be deferred while the individual is actively serving in either capacity.
(c) Procedure. Requests for the naming or renaming of public facilities shall be presented to the Planning and Community Development Department, the City Manager's office, or the City Commission.
(Res. 293. Passed 5-18-93; Ord. 2-01. Passed 2-20-01.)