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ATTACHMENT D CITY COUNCIL POLICY #23 CITY COUNCIL POLICY #23 DATE: September 15, 2003 NAMING OF CITY PARKS, SITES AND FACILITIE~ Section I - Purpose The success and vitality of the City depend on the contribution and support from the citizens, volunteers, financial .donors, community leaders and officials. The City welcomes the opportunity tq,~,-,,,,"- *~- ...... ~'~ have demonstrated outstanding services and enhanced the community_of Kirksville. _~ Section 2 - Intent The number of parks, sites and facilities owned by the City is finite, and available resources limited. This policy will allow the City to work with the community to share resources to enhance City facilities to meet existing needs through a variety of partnerships. Therefore, a fair and impartial policy is necessary to assure that naming a facility based on an individual, group or corporation is reserved for those most deserving and appropriate, and to recognize substantial gifts. Section 3 - Definitions Accessory - Rooms, walkways, gardens, trees, walls, waterways and bodies of water, etc. Candidates - Individuals, groups, companies or corporations nominated for the purpose of naming a facility. Facility- Buildings excluding City Hall, parks, playgrounds, playing fields and accessories. Gifts - A monetary payment, grant, donation or bequest to the City for a specific purpose. In-kind Gifts - A non-monetary contribution of time, equipment, and expertise given to the City for a specific purpose. Ongoing - A measure of support that will occur no less than one time per calendar year. Organization - An existing organization that has been in place for a period of at least one year, with an established organizational goal and membership guidelines. Section 4 - Naming Criteria 1. Naming of new facilities such as buildings, parks and playgrounds. A facility may be named if the City receives a gift that represents approximately one-third of the capital cost of a new facility, but not less than $10,000 for a facility. The Mayor and Council shall determine what qualifies as an acceptable gift during the planning stages of a facility design and the name determined before the start of construction.