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Policy and Procedure for the <br />Naming of City Parks and, <br />Recreational Areas and Facilities <br />Purpose: <br />PARKS & RECREATION <br />MT. PLEASANTS <br />Creating community through <br />people, parks and programs <br />The purpose of this policy is to establish a set of standard procedures and guidelines for the <br />naming and renaming of parks, recreational areas and facilities owned and/or operated by the <br />City of Mt. Pleasant. This policy will guide name recognition and establish its uniform <br />application. It is realized that responsibility for naming city parks, recreational areas and <br />facilities lies with the City Commission. The City Commission will rely on the Parks and <br />Recreation Commission for input and recommendation for the naming city parks, recreational <br />areas and facilities. <br />Objectives: <br />• Naming of city parks, recreational areas and facilities enhances a sense of community <br />within the city. <br />• Ensure that parks and recreational areas are easily identified and located. <br />• Ensure that names given are consistent with the values and characteristics of the City of <br />Mt. Pleasant. <br />• Assure the quality of the title/name, so that it will serve the purpose of the city in a <br />permanent manner. <br />• Encourage public participation and input in order to fully represent the best interest of the <br />area affected. <br />• Encourage and recognize the dedication of lands, or donations by individuals or groups. <br />Oualifvin2 Names and/or Criteria: <br />• Geographical location of the facility including descriptive names. <br />• An outstanding feature of the area. (example: hill, river, vegetation) <br />• Commonly recognized subjects of historical significance such as; event, person (non- <br />living), group, culture, or place. <br />• A person (non -living) or group who significantly contributed to the acquisition or <br />development of the park/facility. <br />• An individual (non -living) who provided an exceptional service in the interest of the park <br />system as a whole or for the community as a whole. <br />• A person (living) whose contribution or significant gift is of a most extraordinary nature. <br />• Naming may be considered based on the provision of significant funding that underwrites <br />the cost of renovation or construction of city property. Financial underwriting shall be <br />broadly defined as substantial monetary contributions that completely or significantly <br />enable city projects such as parks, buildings or property acquisition to occur. This may <br />