R-874-9-88RESOLUTION NO. 874-9-88(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
TEXAS, ESTABLISHING POLICY AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO
NAMING MUNICIPAL FACILITIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Allen desires
to provide for an ordered process for the naming of municipal
facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and fully
considered the procedures set forth herein, and find them to
be acceptable, and in the best interests of the City, and is
therefore of the opinion that they should be adopted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Municipal facilities, (e.g., parks, public
buildings or portions thereof), and other real properties,
(e.g., houses, cemeteries, or other), will be named according
to the following guidelines:
A. Geographical or physical features;
B. Historical features or significance;
C. Individuals who have made significant
contributions to the community.
SECTION 2. Geographical and physical features will
include those naturally occurring, (e.g., creeks or forrested
areas), and those man-made, (e.g., sub -divisions, office/
industrial complexes or other commercial areas).
SECTION 3. Historical features will include the names
of early residents and/or events of significance to the
area's development.
SECTION 4.
A. Significant contributions by individuals
will be based on the following criteria:
1. Contributions of at least 50% of the total
cost of the project; contributions less
than 50o shall be considered if the total
amount represents a significant personal
contribution to the total cost.
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2. Outstanding personal service based on ...
excellence or duration of commitment.
B. Contributions by individuals that do not meet
the criteria established in IV. A., but that
are nevertheless of major proportions, will be
considered for recognition in a manner suitable
to the particular facility.
SECTION 5. To initiate the application of this policy,
a need will be identified and made known to the City Council
by City staff, who may receive input from citizens or Boards
and Commissions.
SECTION 6. Whenever possible, an appropriate body will
be charged by the Council to review the need and bring forward
a recommendation.
SECTION 7. The Council will then act upon the recommen-
dation of the recommending body.
SECTION 8. In those instances where the facility under
consideration is a joint City of Allen-AISD project, both
School Board and City Council will review and act upon the
recommendation.
SECTION 9. This resolution shall become effective
immediately upon passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE ls't DAY
OF September, 1988.
APPROVED:
J e Far, er, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Marty Hendrix, VC, CITY SECRETARY