A. The purpose of this chapter is to establish policy and guidelines for naming (including renaming) any city owned property, referred to in this chapter as a "city asset", including, by way of example, but not limited to, parks and park lands; landscape elements such as trees, plants, plazas, and gardens; site furnishings such as benches, playgrounds, and donated art; open spaces; facilities; walkways, and gathering spots; recreation elements such as sports fields and bocce courts; memorials, statues, and busts; and municipal buildings, properties, sites, and structures.
B. This chapter is designed to promote the city and enhance public awareness of particular city assets.
C. The naming of city assets shall be consistent with adopted city policy and, more particularly, the provisions of this chapter.
D. The policy set forth in this chapter is to establish a systematic and consistent basis for recognizing contributions and support to the city from citizens, volunteers, organizations, financial donors, community leaders, officials, and others. (Ord. 11-13, 2013)
A. Scope; Exceptions: This chapter shall apply to the naming of any city asset except:
1. A city street, which shall be governed by title 14, chapter 14.08 of this code; and
2. A donation not associated with a sponsorship, naming right, or other similar arrangement concerning city owned property, which shall be governed by chapter 3.60 of this title.
B. Asset Naming Parameters:
1. City assets shall be classified as either major or minor assets. Naming of major assets shall require council approval and naming of minor assets shall require mayor approval.
a. An asset shall be considered to be major if one or more of the following apply:
(1) It provides material economic value to the city;
(2) It is iconic to the city;
(3) It does not currently exist as an asset class within the inventory;
(4) It is a structure or facility, including a portion of structure or facility;
(5) It is land regardless of acreage; or
(6) It is identified as important to one or more members of the city council after the council receives notice from the mayor as provided in subsection B2 of this section.
b. An asset shall be considered to be a minor asset if one or more of the following apply:
(1) The asset is a park bench, tree/plant, bike rack, or similar object installed in a public space.
(2) The asset is not a major asset as described in subsection B1a of this section.
2. The mayor shall give a minimum of fifteen (15) business days' notice to the city council of each naming request prior to initiating a naming process. The city council shall notify the mayor at the conclusion of the fifteen (15) business days if the city council wishes to use a legislative process for naming an asset. If the city council does not respond to duly given notice, the naming may proceed as provided in this chapter for a minor asset. Unless otherwise specified by the city council, no action shall be taken on a naming request until after the notice period has expired. (Ord. 11-13, 2013)
The following asset naming categories are hereby created:
A. Category 1 - sponsorships: Following a request for qualifications or a request for proposals, the city may enter into an agreement with an individual or an organization whereby the naming of a city asset may be selected by such individual or organization, pursuant to the requirements of this chapter, in exchange for a cash or other contribution to the city.
B. Category 2 - city recognitions: The city may elect to name a city asset to formally recognize significant contributions and support to the city by:
1. An individual or organization; or
2. A group of similarly situated individuals.
C. Category 3 - tributes and memorials: As provided in this chapter, an individual may petition the city to name a city asset, such as a room, tree, flagpole, or park bench, as a tribute or memorial to an individual, group, event, or other thing.
D. Category 4 - discretionary: If a petition does not apply to an asset naming category, it shall be left to the discretion of the city to name the asset. (Ord. 11-13, 2013)
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