HomeMy WebLinkAbout171-92RESOLUTION NO. 171-92
APPROVING THE GUIDELINES FOR
NAMING PARKS OR DEDICATING FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the Town has a number of parks and community facilities which have been
named to provide identification; and
WHEREAS, the name given to a park or community facility is very important in that it
becomes a part of the Town and will so symbolize the facility for time to come; and
WHEREAS, the Parks & Leisure Services Commission is charged with recommending
names for parks and community facilities to Town Council; and
WHEREAS, the selection of a name or dedication of amenities should receive the greatest
consideration; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the Town Council of the Town of Danville that the Town Council hereby
adopts the Guidelines for Naming Parks or Dedicating Facilities as follows:
Initiate the naming process early in the planning stage and apply the name as soon
as it is adopted by Town Council.
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Provide for public participation in the naming process through committees, special
hearings or by conducting a park naming contest.
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Select names which would have broad appeal, are easy to pronounce and are not
too long for practical application (park signs, etc.).
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Adopt names which will be used. If there is already a common name for the site,
a different name may never be accepted and used by the public.
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It is the general policy to not name parks for people. Park amenities may be
named for individuals.
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Avoid being rushed into name selection to insure a decision will stand the test of
time. Generally, an individual should be deceased at least two years before
recognition is considered in naming amenities.
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Recognition, publicity, or special privileges sought by individuals or organizations
will not be honored except where the benefit to the community is an over-riding
consideration.
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8. Avoid names of organizations which:
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b.
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Are subject to name changes themselves;
Have new chapters or units periodically;
Tend to convey the impression of private ownership or management; or
Make relatively small contributions for a long-term, major park.
9. Once adopted, discourage name changes.
NOTE:
Names for parks or amenities are usually selected based on:
· Natural features: lake, creek, hill, valley.
· Unique flora or fauna in the area.
· Historic sites or prominent figures in history.
· Geographic locations as in South Danville Park.
· Local contribution by a community leader, volunteer or organization.
· Use and tradition regardless of its location.
Significant financial contributions toward a specific park amenity may warrant
consideration for naming the amenity for an individual or organization.
APPROVED, by the Danville Town Council at a Regular Meeting on November 17, 1992,
by the following vote:
AYES: 'LANE, SHIMANSKY, DOYLE, GREENBERG, RITCHEY
NOES: NONE
ABSTAINED: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ATTEST:
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