HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-018 RESOLUTION NO. 2010-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON,
WASHINGTON, APPROVING CITY OF ARLINGTON PARK NAMING
POLICY
WHEREAS, the Arlington City Council approved a park naming policy by motion on
September 5, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the City's Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission has reviewed and
recommended changes to the park naming policy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to update this policy based upon the
recommendations of the City's Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON,
WASHINGTON, DO HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council hereby approves the Park Naming Policy as attached.
APPROVED by the Mayor Pro Tem and CVOFLINrlington this 151n
day of November, 2010.
CITY
Ste a Baker
Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
A�istin'
tanfield
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stev J. P ffl
City rney
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-018
Park Naming Criteria&Procedure
As adopted by PARC on July 25,2000
Amended by PARC on October 26,2010
It is the policy of the City of Arlington to choose names for public parks and recreation facilities
based upon the site's relationship to the following criteria,in no particular order of importance:
A. Neighborhood, geographic or common usage identification;
B. A historical figure,place,event,or other instance of historical or cultural significance;
C. Natural or geological features;
D. An individual (living or deceased) who has made significant land and/or monetary
contribution to the park system or who has had the contribution made"in memoriam'
and when the name has been stipulated as a condition of the donation;or
E. An individual who has contributed outstanding civic service to the City.
F. The Parks, Arts,and Recreation Commission shall review existing facility names in the
City parks system in an effort to avoid duplication,confusing similarity or
inappropriateness of a name.
Park Naming Procedure
A. The City Council shall designate the names of public parks or recreation facilities. The
City Council shall make its selection after receiving a written recommendation from the
City Parks,Arts, and Recreation Commission,based upon public input from individuals
and organizations.
B. Suggestions for names shall be solicited through area newspapers,TV Channel 21,and
the City website. All suggestions shall be recorded for consideration by the City Parks,
Arts,and Recreation Commission.
C. If a contest or competition is to be held to determine the name of a park or recreation
facility,the City Parks, Arts,and Recreation Commission shall establish guidelines and
rules for the contest. No City funds shall be used for any contest prizes.
D. The interior features and/or facilities of a park or recreation facility may have names
other than that of the entire park or recreation facility. These names are subject to the
same criteria as for naming parks.
E. A name once selected for a park or recreation facility should be bestowed with the
intention that it will be permanent,and changes should be strongly resisted. Name
changes shall be subject to the criteria designated above.
F. Following the selection of a park or recreation facility name by the City Council, the
City's Parks Department will identify the specific park or facility by appropriate signage
that specifies the name.
CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION
I, Kristin Banfield,City Clerk of the City of Arlington, Washington (the "City"),
do hereby certify that the attached is a full, true and correct copy City of Arlington
Resolution No. 2010-018, passed by the Arlington City Council at their regular meeting
on November 15, 2010.
Kristi Banfield, City Cl rk
Dated this 16th day of November, 2010