01-49 Resolution No. 01-49
RESOLUTION
ADOPTING A PARK NAMING POLICY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that it hereby adopts a Park Naming Policy dated
February 28 , 2001 as the City of Elgin' s policy for the naming of
parks, a copy of which is attached.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 28, 2001
Adopted: February 28, 2001
Omnibus Vote : Yeas : 7 Nays : 0
Attest :
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
Park Naming Policy
(2/28/01)
The following procedure shall be used when considering the naming of municipal parks and/or
facilities and amenities within those parks.
I. Criteria for Naming Parks and Facilities/Amenities
A. The name shall reflect: historical events, great causes and ideas, prominent persons,
geographic or archeological places, names of schools or adjacent subdivisions, or donor of
parkland.
Prominent Person: Persons after whom a park can be named may be
living or deceased. However, living persons can be considered only if
significant long-term contributions to the community can be demonstrated.
Donations of Funds for Parkland or Facilities/Amenities: Dedication
of parkland or facilities/amenities within a park will be considered if
a donor contributes the land and/or 100% of the cost to develop the park or its
facilities/amenities.
B. The names of parks and/or park facilities/amenities which have been made prior to the
adoption of this policy shall remain.
C. Each parcel shall be evaluated individually and the proposed name shall be weighed against
the naming criteria as outlined in section IA.
D. The proposed name shall not duplicate any existing name or be similar either phonetically or
in spelling.
II. Procedures for Requesting Name
A. Naming requests can be initiated by a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member, Mayor
or City Council member or citizen. Such requests shall be referred to the Director of the Parks
and Recreation Department. The request shall be referred to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board for consideration. All park naming recommendations shall be submitted to the Mayor
and City Council for final approval. This submittal shall include the entire list of names
considered as well as the name recommended (or not recommended) by the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board.
B. An application shall be completed and submitted to the Director of the Parks and Recreation
Department. The application shall contain the following:
1. Name, address and telephone number of the person or organization making
the request.
2. Name, address and telephone number of a person who can be contacted
regarding the application.
3. The suggested name and the location of the parkland or facility to
which the name is to be applied. If the suggested name is attributed
to a living person, detail shall be provided outlining the significant
contributions that person has made to the community.
4. If a neighborhood organization exists whose area included the park,
the applicant shall show proof that the organization has been informed
that a request for naming is being made and shall be offered an
opportunity for input.
C. The completed application shall be submitted to the Director of the Parks and Recreation
Department. Staff will conduct an initial review for completeness. If complete, the application
will be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for consideration. If the Board
recommends the requested name of the park, the recommendation shall be forwarded to the
Mayor and City Council for final consideration.
D. The application shall be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and/or any
individual(s) or groups designated by the Board Chairman to participate in the review.
E. A majority of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members voting in favor of the
proposed name is required in order to pass along a recommendation to the City Council for
consideration.
F. Final action on the recommendation shall be taken by the Mayor and City Council.
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¢Gi ~� City of Elgin Agenda Item No.
February 14 , 2001
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TO: Mayor and Member of the City Council
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FROM: Joyce A. Parker, City Manager
SUBJECT: Park Naming Policy
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members
of the City Council with information to consider a Park Naming
Policy.
BACKGROUND
Since 1996, a minimum of one new park property annually has been
eft. developed and added to the City' s Parks and Recreation Department' s
responsibilities. A procedure needs to be established to
implement park names for these properties as they are developed.
The proposed Park Naming Policy would include the following
categories :
• Criteria for naming parks and facility amenities
• Procedures for requesting name
Research was performed by acquiring park naming policies from other
municipalities and park districts. A draft plan was developed by
staff and reviewed by the City' s Corporation Council prior to
receiving approval from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board at
their November, 2000 meeting.
A copy of the proposed Park Naming Policy is attached.
COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
FINANCIAL, IMPACT
None.
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IMPACT
None.
ALTERNATIVES
The alternative is to not implement a Park Naming Policy.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Mayor and members of the City Council
approve the Park Naming Policy as presented.
Respectfully submitted,
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J• ,ce A. Parker
City Manager
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