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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)
(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)
(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)
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)
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)
The planning and development services director shall forward the completed application, proposed naming agreement, if applicable under this chapter, and all recommendations to the respective board or committee responsible for review under this subchapter. Based on such review and input received, the respective board or committee shall adopt a written recommendation regarding the application. The recommendation shall include a summary of any known opposition to the proposal or, absent any known opposition, a discussion of any potential disadvantages of the proposed naming or renaming.
(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)
After review and recommendation by the applicable board or committee, the application and all recommendations shall be forwarded to the city council. The city council shall review and hold a public hearing on the application. The city council shall thereafter by ordinance approve, deny, or approve with conditions the application. If the application is approved by the city council, the planning and development services department shall notify all affected city departments of the naming or renaming. If a street is proposed to be named or renamed to a name not already authorized nor listed under this code, such naming or renaming shall not become effective until the adoption of an ordinance to amend the street lists or other provisions of such subchapter in conformity therewith.
(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)
Upon an application for the proposed renaming of a street, all persons and bodies reviewing, providing a recommendation on, or disposing of such application shall take into consideration the following criteria:
(a) Consideration shall be primarily given to the following purposes: to honor and commemorate noteworthy persons associated with the city; to celebrate local history, places, events, or culture; to strengthen neighborhood identity; or to recognize native wildlife, flora, fauna, or natural features related to the community and the city.
(b) If an application is made to rename a street after an individual, this person shall have:
(1) Demonstrated excellence of contributions to the city’s development, community service, personal sacrifice for public service or national defense, or efforts to foster equality among the citizens of the city; or
(2) Historical significance locally, nationally, or globally with significant local or regional ties or influence.
(c) In the case of renaming a street after any person, such renaming may be considered when the city council finds compelling reasons and strong public sentiment for doing so.
(d) A street (or segment of a street), originally named after an individual, cannot be renamed unless historical context clearly indicates that such renaming is appropriate.
(e) An unbroken, continuous street shall maintain the same name throughout the entire section.
(f) A proposed street name should not duplicate (written or phonetically) an existing street name within the city of Sioux Falls or create confusion or problems for the city’s emergency services.
(g) Street names shall not be longer than can be produced by the standard sign manufacturing capability of the public works department.
(h) If a proposed street name is not included in the lists of street names authorized under this code, the proposed renaming to such street name shall not take effect until the council by ordinance amends such subchapter to so authorize such street name.
(i) Denial of an application may be appropriate if the city council finds that the proposed renaming fails to meet the criteria under this section, may bring disrepute upon the community for any reason, or would not be looked upon favorably by city residents.
(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)
Upon an application for a naming or renaming of a park property, any person or body reviewing, providing a recommendation on, or disposing of such an application shall take into consideration the following criteria:
(a) In naming or renaming city park property, consideration shall be primarily given to the following purposes: to honor and commemorate noteworthy persons associated with the city; to celebrate local history, places, events, or culture; to strengthen neighborhood identity; or to recognize native wildlife, flora, fauna or natural features related to the community and the city.
(b) If an application is made to name or rename public park property after an individual, this person shall have:
(1) Demonstrated excellence of contributions to the city’s development, community service, personal sacrifice for public service or national defense, or efforts to foster equality among the citizens of the city; or
(2) Historical significance locally, nationally, or globally with significant local or regional ties or influence.
(c) In the case of naming or renaming a park or natural environmental feature after any person or organization, such naming or renaming may be considered when such person or organization has provided a significant contribution of lands, funds, goods, or services to the city, and/or parks and recreation department and/or to the city's approved third-party management company, where applicable and for the direct or indirect benefit of the city; or is being recognized for a significant foundation gift(s); or if the city council finds compelling reasons and strong public sentiment for doing so.
(d) Denial of an application may be appropriate if the city council finds that the proposed renaming fails to meet the criteria under this section, may bring disrepute upon the community for any reason, or would not be looked upon favorably by city residents.
(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)
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