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<br />Exhibit IIA" <br /> <br />POLICY FOR NAMING <br />CITY OF LA PORTE FACILITIES <br /> <br />PURPOSE <br /> <br />To establish guidelines and procedures for the naming of municipal facilities or donation of a <br />memorial tree with plaque. <br /> <br />PROCEDURES <br /> <br />A. To initiate the naming process, an application should be requested from and returned to the <br />City Secretary's Office. A set of Procedures and Guidelines will accompany each application <br />for completion. <br /> <br />B. A standing Committee, appointed by Council and composed of CounciImembers from the <br />three (3) At-Large Positions (Mayor, Position "A," and Position "B"), will consider all <br />applications and provide recommendations. <br /> <br />C. The Council Committee will present their recommendation to the full City Council to <br />consider the naming of the City facility or parkland. <br /> <br />D. Generally, municipal facilities will be named immediately prior to or during development of <br />the facilities. <br /> <br />GUIDELINES <br /> <br />1. In honor of individuals who donate land for park space Of donate a major part of the funds <br />required to construct or renovate a facility. A minimum offtfty percent (500.10) or more of the <br />total funds is necessary to constitute a major portion. <br /> <br />2. Outstanding and/or predominant historical features of significance. Historical features will <br />include the names of early residents or citizens and/or events of significance to the area's <br />development. <br /> <br />3. In honor of deceased local community leaders. Deceased local community leaders must have <br />served in an elected or appointed position of the City of La Porte. These leaders must have <br />provided outstanding personal service that has resulted in a significant and enduring <br />contribution to the community and have been deceased for a minimum of five (5) years. <br /> <br />4. In honor of deceased national or state leaders. Deceased national or state leaders must have <br />directly impacted the citizens of La Porte and have been deceased for a minimum of <br />five (5) years. <br /> <br />5. In relation to outstanding and/or predominant geographical characteristics or physical <br />features of the land. such as streams, rivers, plant species, etc. Geographical and physical <br />features will include those naturally occurring. (I.e., vegetation materials, streams, rivers, <br />creeks, lakes or, forested areas), and those man-made~ (i.e., subdivisions, streets, <br />office/industrial complexes or other commercial areas). <br /> <br />1 <br />