Item B: City of Eugene Naming Policy

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ATTACHMENT C HYPOTHETICAL APPLICATION OF PROPOSED POLICY Background The City of Eugene is constructing a pedestrian bridge in a newly created park/natural area. The proposed name for this amenity reflects a geographic or historic connection (e.g., Ridgeline Bridge). John Smith is a long-time city resident who served multiple terms as a City Councilor, was a consistently strong voice in his neighborhood association, and regularly participates in civic discussions about land use and livability issues. A group of individuals would like to name the bridge in honor of Mr. Smith, who represented the ward in which the bridge is being built. Process 1. Group submits application to the City requesting that the bridge be named in honor of John Smith. Application includes background information on Mr. Smith and compelling evidence of his contribution to the community. 2. The council hears the naming proposal at the first available regular City Council meeting. 3. The council determines that an ad hoc naming committee will be formed to review the request and identify and analyze potential consequences associated with the proposed name. 4. A public comment period that includes at least one opportunity for testimony during a Public Forum is initiated. 5. Following a period of due diligence and public comment, the naming committee submits its final recommendation to the council during a regular meeting. 6. The council considers making an exception to the City’s written policy of honoring only deceased individuals and also deliberates on whether to incorporate both the individual’s name and the geographic name. 7. The council approves naming the bridge the John Smith Ridgeline Bridge.