Policy for Naming City of La Porte Facilities/Ordinance 2000-2443

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e e 6. In relation to a street or streets adjacent to the facility or parkland. 7. In relation to a subdivision that houses the facility or is adjacent to the parkland. 8. Municipal recreation centers that are a part of or lie within the boundaries of a park shall bear the name of that park unless the park name cannot be incorporated in the facility name. 9. Municipal facilities may be given the same name as a school site. where the sites abut one another. 10. Renaming of a public street. Renaming of a public street shall require the concurrence from a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the property owners abutting the proposed street. Persons and/or groups submitting street names for consideration shall be required to provide a notarized list of concurring property owners and to defray the cost (at least 6()O.Io) of installing signs and other expenses (Le. maps, plats, 911, etc.) Streets in newly platted subdivisions or streets that have not been developed are exempt from this policy. 11. Renaming of a municipal facility. Renaming of municipal facilities may be considered if exceptional circumstances exist, but should not be a common practice. In such circumstances, care must be taken to avoid renaming because the purpose of the prior naming had become obscured over time (and thus eliminate appropriate recognition or honor). 12. Donation of a tree for City park or facility. If more appropriate for the circumstances, a request may be presented to plant a tree in memory of the significant contributor. A small plaque (no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches) will be placed at the foot of the tree with name, date(s), and honored contribution to the community. The plaque must be installed to grade. This memorial shall follow the same recommended guidelines as for naming a facility. DEFINITIONS Facilities: A municipal facility or municipal facilities shall be any real properties that are owned by the City of La Porte such as, but not limited to public buildings, parks, streets, or any other City-owned structures or property. Financial Benefactor Criteria: Individuals (deceased), organizations, or entities nominated under this category shall make, or have made, a significant financial contribution toward a facility. Significant financial contributions will be measured also by the impact a single contribution makes toward the successful conclusion of or continuing operation of the facility to be named. Depending on the impact, the naming could be for the entire facility or some portion (Le., a room). Historical/Symbolic Criteria: Facilities may be named for individuals, families, organizations or entities who, for historical or symbolic reasons, have contributed to the community. Nominated individuals shall have been deceased for a minimum of five (5) years. When considering individuals or families under this category, criteria will include their character, service to the community, leadership and inspiration to others. 2