Item 4BM E M O R A N D U M
December 7, 2009
TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
FROM: Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services
Approve revisions to the Policy for the Naming and Renaming
SUBJECT:
of Park and Recreation Facilities
Action Requested:
City Council approval of revisions to the policy for the
Naming and Renaming of Park and Recreation Facilities
Background
Information:
The current Naming and Renaming of Park Facilities
Procedures was adopted by the City on February 18, 1996.
A committee of Parks and Recreation Board members
Margaret Adams, Julie Landesberg and Community Services
Director Chris Tribble reviewed the existing park naming
policies and those of ten other local municipalities (Arlington,
College Station, Coppell, Dallas County, Flower Mound,
Frisco, Grand Prairie, McKinney, North Richland Hills, and
Plano), and proposed revisions to the Naming and
Renaming of Park and Recreation Facilities Procedures at
the September 14, 2009 Parks Board meeting. In addition, it
is proposed that the name of the policy also be changed to
include “and Recreation” in the title. Feedback from the
Parks Board on the revisions was incorporated into the
proposed policy.
The Parks Board approved (7-0) a recommendation to City
Council on the proposed revisions in the attached document
at their October 12, 2009 meeting.
Financial
Considerations:
N/A
Strategic Link:
This item is linked to the City’s Strategy Map related to the
focus area of Quality Development and meets the corporate
objective to Provide Attractive and Unique Spaces for
Enjoyment of Personal Interests.
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date – December 15, 2009
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Citizen Input/
Board Review:
Parks Board reviewed and discussed the proposed policy at
their September 14, 2009 meeting.
Parks Board recommended approval (7-0) of the proposed
revisions at their October 12, 2009 meeting.
Legal Review:
Not applicable
Alternatives:
Alternatives include:
Approval as presented
Approval with input as desired
Decision not to approve
Supporting
Documents:
Copy of current Naming and Renaming of Park
Facilities Procedures
Copy of proposed revision to the Naming and
Renaming of Park and Recreation Facilities
Procedures
Staff
Recommendation:
Approve the revisions to the policy for the Naming and
Renaming of Park and Recreation Facilities.
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date – December 15, 2009
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CURRENT:
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date – December 15, 2009
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Community Services Department
Policies and Procedures Manual
Procedure:
Naming and Renaming of Park and Recreation Facilities Procedures
Source:
Parks and Recreation Board/City Council
Category:
Administrative
Effective Date: February 18, 1996
Revised Date: December 15, 2009 (If Approved by City Council)
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide parameters for the naming and renaming of park and
recreation facilities.
Guidelines for Naming and Renaming
In the naming and renaming of park and recreation facilities in the City of Southlake the
following guidelines shall be used:
I.May be named for outstanding and/or predominate physical characteristics or ecological
features of the land such as
a.Streams, lakes and creeks
b.Landmark significance
c.Historical significance
d.Street name identity
e.The subdivision in which the park property is located
f.Based on the activity, event or function of the park
II.May be named for any group or individual who has made exceptional contributions to the
City. Examples of exceptional contributions may include, but are not limited to,
monetary, property, material contributions, etc.
III.May be named in honor of deceased local, state or national figure(s)
a.There shall be a waiting period of one or more years prior to the naming of a park
in honor of a deceased local, state or national figure(s).
b.The renaming of a park facility, which has been previously named after an
individual, is prohibited unless compelling circumstances arise whereby
consideration to a change is appropriate.
IV.No park shall be given the same name as an existing school site, or public facility, except
where the sites abut one another.
V.Components or areas within a park or recreation facility may be given a name which is
different than the park or recreation facility. Such components or areas may include (but
are not limited to) gardens, playgrounds, athletic fields, structures, and meeting rooms.
Procedure
Individuals or organizations must complete the Submission Form for Proposed Park and
Recreation Facility Names along with justification to the Community Services Department. The
proposal must include the following:
1.Reason(s) for the proposed name
2.Evidence of community support for the proposed name
3.Petitions, if submitted, must state the intent and include printed names, signatures,
addresses, zip codes and telephone numbers of each signer as proof of residency
The Community Services Department will present all submissions to the Parks and Recreation
Board for review.
The Park and Recreation Board shall:
1.Review submissions and develop a recommendation in Executive Session.
2.Action will be taken during regular session.
3.Forward recommendation to the City Council for approval.
Note: Proposed names of individuals shall be confidential, insofar as the individual and/or family
is concerned, until City Council action has been taken.
SUBMISSION FORM FOR PROPOSED PARK & RECREATION FACILITY NAMES
(PLEASE PRINT)
ENTIRE FORM MUST BE COMPLETED. INCOMPLETE ENTRIES ARE NOT
ACCEPTED.
Proposed Park and Recreation Facility
Name:
Please include a brief explanation (on a separate sheet of paper if necessary) to support your
proposal.
Date Submitted:
Address:
City: Stat Zip
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Home Telephone: Work Telephone:
Email:
Please submit your proposal to: City of Southlake Community Services Department
Attn: Deputy Director
400 North White Chapel Blvd.
Southlake, Texas 76092
SUBMITTALS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY ________________________
Please contact the Community Services Department at (817) 748-8019 if you have any
questions.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.
Revised October 8, 2009