2008-10-13 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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City of La Porte Park and Facilities Naming Procedure Report for City Council October 27,2008 Overview In October of 2000 the City Council passed an ordinance approving a policy for naming of City of La Porte facilities. The ordinance details specific procedures and guidelines, outlining various steps to be taken for naming of parks, buildings, streets, and other facilities within the city for various purposes. Highlights of the Ordinance Procedures: . Application filled out and filed wi City Secretary . A standing committee composed of the three at-large Council members to consider applications and provide recommendations . The committee will present recommendations to the full Council for consideration. . General guidelines include naming just prior to, or during development of the facilities. Guidelines: . Facilities can be named in honor of individuals who donate land or funds toward a facility . Predominant historical features, early residents, citizens, or events of significance (i.e. San Jacinto, etc.). . In honor of deceased local community leaders (pfeiffer Park). · In honor of national or state leaders (Lincoln Park?). . Predominant natural features (Little Cedar Bayou Park). · In relation to an adjoining street · In relation to an adjoining subdivision (Fairmont Park) . Municipal recreation centers bear the name of the park itself (Brookglen). . Renaming of public streets requires approval of at least 75% of abutting property owners. · Renaming of facilities under exceptional circumstances. · Donation of trees by plaque.