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(10) Renaming of a public street. Renaming of a public street shall require the <br />concurrence from a minimum of 75 percent of the property owners abutting the proposed <br />street. Persons and/or groups submitting street names for consideration shall be required <br />to 1) provide a list of signatures of the concurring property owners and 2) defray the cost <br />(at least 60 percent) of installing signs and other expenses (i.e. maps, plats, 911, etc.). <br />Streets in newly platted subdivisions or streets that have not been developed are exempt <br />from this policy. <br />(11) Renaming of a municipal facility. Renaming of municipal facilities may be <br />considered if exceptional circumstances exist, but should not be a common practice. In <br />such circumstances, care must be taken to avoid renaming because the purpose of the <br />prior naming had become obscured over time (and thus eliminate appropriate recognition <br />or honor). <br />(12) Donation of a tree for city park or facility. If more appropriate for the circumstances, <br />a request may be presented to plant a tree in memory of the significant contributor. A <br />small plaque (no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches) will be placed at the foot of the tree <br />with name, date(s), and honored contribution to the community. The plaque must be <br />installed to grade. This memorial shall follow the same recommended guidelines as for <br />naming a facility. <br />(d) Definitions <br />Civic contribution criteria. Individuals selected within this category shall have been <br />selected based on many years of service to the community and in consideration of their <br />positive impact on the development and wellbeing of the entire community. These <br />nominations should be made objectively, without consideration to illness, misfortune, or <br />incidents creating emotional responses. Organizations should be nominated according to <br />the same criteria. <br />Facilities. A municipal facility or municipal facilities shall be any real properties that are <br />owncd by the city of such as, but not limited to, public buildings, parks, streets, or any <br />other city -owned structures or property. <br />Financial benefactor criteria Individuals (deceased), organizations, or entities <br />nominated under this category shall make, or have made, a significant financial <br />contribution toward a facility. Significant financial contributions will be measured also <br />by the impact a single contribution makes toward the successful conclusion of or <br />