HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3279CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
3279 RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, RELATING
TO PARKS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES; ESTABLISHING POLICY AND
PROCEDURE FOR THE NAMING OF CITY PARKS AND PUBLIC
FACILITIES.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton does not have a policy and
procedure concerning the naming of parks and public facilities; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to outline the criteria and process
for official naming of parks, recreation and other public
facilities;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and
correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The attached Park and Facility Naming Policy is
hereby adopted as a policy for the City of Renton for the naming of
parks and public facilities.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 18th _ay 0f August 1997.
Marilyn/jffjy/Petersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 18tn day of August f 1997
Jessfe'Tanner, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 3279
App] >prcyea as to f^m:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
RES.604:8/14/97.
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Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities Naming Policy
1.0 Purpose
1.1 The purpose of this policy is to outline the procedures and criteria for the
official naming of parks, recreation and public facilities.
2.0 General Considerations
2.1 The naming of parks, recreation and public facilities should be
approached with caution, patience and deliberation.
2.2 A name, once adopted, should be bestowed with the intention that it will
be permanent.
3.0 Procedures
3.1 Suggestions for names for any park, recreation or public facility may be
solicited from individuals and/or organizations. All suggestions, solicited
or not, shall be recorded and forwarded to the Park Board for review and
consideration.
3.2 Parks and Recreation Staff may review suggestions for names and make
a recommendation(s) to the Park Board for consideration.
3.3 The Park Board, following such review and consideration of public and
staff input, shall select a name.
3.4 Selected name shall be approved and accepted by the Park Board and
then forwarded to the Renton City Council for final approval and adoption.
3.5 Following adoption of the park and recreation facility name by the City
Council, the Parks and Recreation Department shall identify the specific
facility with appropriate signage, specifying the name.
4.0 Criteria
4.1 Existing facility names in the park system shall be reviewed in order to
avoid duplication, confusing similarity and/or inappropriateness.
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4.2 In naming a facility or park the following criteria should be considered:
4.2.1 Neighborhood or geographical identification (e.g. Highlands
Community Center, Kennydale Park).
4.2.2 A natural or geological feature (e.g., Cedar River Trail, Black River
Riparian Forest).
4.2.3 Historical or Cultural Significance (e.g., Henry Moses Pool, Liberty
Park)
4.2.4 An individual (living or deceased) who has made a significant land
and/or monetary contribution to the park system (Jones Park,
Monahan Wing in the Renton Community Center).
4.3 An individual (living or deceased) who was instrumental in the acquisition
of park acreage or public property or has otherwise provided substantial
public service to the Citizens of Renton (Teasdale Park, Gene Coulon
Memorial Beach Park).
4.4 In circumstances where the selection of a name for a park, recreation or
public facility considers a person's name, there shall be a time lapse of at
least six months between receipt of a name proposal and the final
recommendation on its adoption.
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