§ 30.046 SUBJECT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW.

   The final decision of the hearing examiner may be subject to judicial review as provided by law. If judicial review has been commenced by the aggrieved party within 30 days after the final decision has been entered by the hearing examiner, or as otherwise provided by law, the city will take no further action to enforce the fine, penalty or result until the civil action is completed with the exception of those matters which require immediate abatement as set forth in § 30.040.

(1992 Code, § 2-66) (Ord. 70-96, passed 6-17-1996; Ord. 43-07, passed 3-5-2007; Ord. 53-11, passed 7-11-2011)

NAMING FACILITIES

§ 30.060 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   CITY PROPERTY. Includes park properties, library facilities, and other buildings, structures, facilities, streets, bridges, or other properties owned by the city. The naming of interior rooms of city-owned facilities, smaller areas within a park, and other fixtures on city-owned land or within city-owned facilities. Specifically exempted from this subchapter are gardens, walks, fields, or other landscaped areas of less than permanent duration, park benches, donor plaques, engraved pavers, vehicles (i.e., Zamboni), or library shelves or a library collection.

   FIXTURE. Includes an item affixed to city land or facility or an improvement located on an identifiable city property such as a wall or a monument on a park, a plaza, or an interior room or rooms in a building.

   NAMING. To be considered NAMING, it shall meet the following criteria:

      (1)   The physical space, fixture, property, or structure is distinct and identifiable;

      (2)   The proposed name or rename would appear before the city property’s commonly known name;

      (3)   The signage naming the city property would be either permanent or semi-permanent; and

      (4)   If a naming agreement is required under § 30.061(c), the naming agreement requires the city property to always be referenced by the name, and the naming agreement, including any extension(s), has a term that exceeds five years.

   ORGANIZATION. A corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, business, association, self-employed individual, holding company, joint stock company, receivership, trust, activity, or entity.

(Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)

§ 30.061 PURPOSE.

   (a)   The purpose of this subchapter is to provide the procedure and criteria for the naming, renaming, or commemoration of city properties.

   (b)   All requests for proposals or individual applications for the naming or renaming of city property shall be reviewed by one of the following boards, depending on the nature of the item to be named or renamed:

      (1)   The parks board shall review and provide a recommendation on the proposed naming or renaming of park property.

      (2)   The library board shall review and provide a recommendation on the proposed naming or renaming of any library property.

      (3)   The street naming committee shall review and provide a recommendation on the proposed naming or renaming of any city street. If a street is proposed to be renamed, each owner of property abutting the relevant street shall be sent written advance notice of the public hearing before the city council on the application for the proposed renaming of that street.

      (4)   In all other instances, the city naming committee shall review and provide a recommendation on the application.

   (c)   All naming, renaming, or commemorations of city property shall require a naming agreement approved by the city council if the naming, renaming, or commemoration is the result of a significant contribution of lands, funds, foundation gift(s), goods, or services to the city. In addition to compliance with city ordinance, the naming agreement must include the following:

      (1)   A provision that stipulates the responsible party(s) for the costs associated with any changes to naming identification and signage caused by the named organization's merger, consolidation, acquisition, or other action that results in a name change; and

      (2)   A provision of material breach if the named person or organization or officers or officials of the named organization has or intends to commit actions that would adversely impact the city or the named facility.

      (3)   The agreement shall include an expiration or termination date in the naming agreement unless the city council finds compelling reasons and strong public sentiment for waiving this provision.

   (d)   For city property not governed by a naming agreement, the city reserves the right to rename or modify the naming of city property following the procedures outlined in this chapter.

(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2–9-2021)

§ 30.062 CITY NAMING COMMITTEE.

   (a)   A city naming committee is hereby established to review and provide recommendations regarding the proposed naming or renaming of city property as provided in this subchapter. The city naming committee shall consist of the following nine members:

      (1)   Planning and development services director (who shall serve as chairperson);

      (2)   Public works director;

      (3)   Police chief;

      (4)   Fire chief;

      (5)   Parks and recreation director;

      (6)   Library director;

      (7)   Three representatives of the public at large.

   (b)   The three representatives of the public at large shall be appointed with staggered terms by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council. Following the initial appointments, the representatives of the public shall serve for a term of three years. The city naming committee shall meet at such times and places as deemed necessary to address requests under this subchapter. A quorum of at least five members shall be required to be present for the city naming committee to conduct business. The planning and development services department shall provide administrative assistance to the city naming committee.

(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)

§ 30.063 APPLICATION.

   The city may request proposals or any person or organization may submit an application for the naming or renaming of city properties covered by this subchapter. Any application shall be filed with the planning and development services department on a form provided by the planning and development services department. Such application shall include:

   (a)   A description and significance of the proposed naming or renaming, addressing the applicable criteria under this subchapter;

   (b)   If the application is for the renaming of a public street, a petition signed by at least 60% of the number of owners of properties abutting the portion of the street to be renamed;

   (c)   All terms and conditions of proposed naming or renaming, including all financial and other relevant terms, must be disclosed.

(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)

§ 30.064 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT REVIEW.

   Upon filing, the planning and development services director shall review the application for compliance with this subchapter. An application is not complete until it includes all the necessary information as provided by this subchapter.

(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)