(a) Purpose. The purpose of this policy is to establish a systematic and consistent approach for the official naming of streets, parks and recreational areas and other public facilities, buildings and rooms in buildings.
(1) Ensure that streets parks, recreational areas and facilities, buildings and rooms in buildings are easily identified and located;
(2) Ensure that given names to streets, parks, recreational areas, facilities, buildings and rooms in buildings are consistent with the values and character of the area or neighborhood served;
(3) Encourage public participation in the naming, renaming and dedication of streets, parks, recreation areas, facilities, buildings and rooms in buildings;
(4) Encourages the dedication of lands, facilities, or donations by individuals and/or groups; and
(5) Encourages long term monetary sponsorship.
Facilities means parks, recreation areas, streets, buildings, rooms in buildings and other facilities, or parts thereof, which operate for the benefit of the public and includes all property under the city's ownership, administration or control including buildings, structures, open spaces, public parks, natural areas, wetlands, environmental habitat and land, or parts thereof.
(1) The policy of the city is to name facilities through an adopted process utilizing established criteria emphasizing community values and character, local history, geography, environmental, civics, monetary support and service to the Boynton Beach community.
(2) The following criteria shall be used in determining the appropriateness of the naming designation:
a. Geographic location (neigh- borhood, significant areas, etc.);
c. A person or place of historical or cultural significance;
d. A person, group, or feature particularly identified with the land or facility; or
e. Commitment for monetary sponsorship.
(3) The process to name facilities commences with a recommendation of the City Manager, Mayor or a City Commissioner that a city facility be named or renamed.
(4) Conditions of property donation as agreed upon by the donor and the city shall be honored regarding the naming of the facilities subject to these adopted policies.
(5) Names that are similar to existing facilities in the city should not be considered in order to minimize confusion.
(6) The city reserves the right to change the name to maintain consistency with these policies.
(1) Naming or renaming of facilities.
a. A request for naming of a facility shall be initiated by a request by the City Manager to the City Commission or by request of any member of the City Commission through the City Manager.
b. City staff as designated by the City Manager will review the proposal for adherence to the stated criteria and authentication of statements relative to contributions in the case of an individual before forwarding to an advisory committee of five (5) persons appointed by the City Commission.
c. The advisory committee shall review the proposed naming or renaming and will offer the opportunity for public input on the proposed naming.
d. The advisory committee shall forward their recommendation to the City Commission for final decision.
(2) Renaming of parks, recreation areas, facilities, buildings and rooms in buildings. Renaming of facilities carries with it a much greater burden of process compared to initial naming. Tradition and continuity of name and community identification are important community values. Each suggestion or request for renaming must meet the criteria in this policy, but meeting all criteria does not ensure renaming.
(Ord. No. 06-078, § 2, 10-17-06)
