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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2021-032Temp. Reso. #13577 03/10/2021 Page 1 of 3 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-2021 — u�2�- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE NAMING OR RENAMING OF STREETS, PARKS, AND CITY -OWNED FACILITIES; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE POLICY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac seeks to honor individuals who have positively impacted the community or who have had outstanding achievement in public life by naming or renaming public streets, parks and City -owned facilities after them; and WHEREAS, the City has a 2003 policy entitled "Parks and Recreation Facilities Naming Policy" and a 2004 policy entitled "Renaming of Street Policy" (respectively approved as Resolution Nos. 2003-253 and 2004-121), and there is a need to revise and update those policies by creating a new comprehensive policy which addresses the naming or renaming of public streets, parks and City -owned facilities within the City; and WHEREAS, this Policy will establish a fair and equitable process for naming streets, parks, and City -owned facilities and the City Commission finds it to be in the best interests of the residents and citizens of the City to adopt the "Policy for the Naming or Renaming of Streets, Parks and City -owned Facilities," attached hereto as Exhibit A. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA THAT: Temp. Reso. #13577 03/10/2021 Page 2 of 3 SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. SECTION 2: The City Commission hereby adopts the "Policy for the Naming or Renaming of Streets, Parks and City -owned Facilities," attached hereto as Exhibit A. SECTION 3: The City Manager is hereby authorized to all things necessary to effectuate the purpose and terms of the Policy. SECTION 4: Resolution Nos. 2003-253 and 2004-121 are specifically repealed, and any other resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 5: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution. SECTION 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this I � � day of �7iPl ` " +� 12021. P16a, Michelle J. Gomez MAYOR ATTEST: J nnifer Johnson, YVIC 'CITY CLERK Temp. Reso. #13577 03/10/2021 Page 3of3 RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: MAYOR GOMEZ� DIST 1: COMM. BOLTON DIST 2: COMM. GELIN DIST 3: V/M. VILLALOBOS DIST 4: COMM. PLACKO �- I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved th�17f LUTION as to forn�l // Hans)5tYnof INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY Exhibit A of Temp. Reso. #13577 03/10/2021 Page 1 of 2 City of Tamarac Policy for the Naming Streets, Parks and City -Owned Facilities Purpose: To establish guidelines and criteria for the naming or renaming of public streets, parks and City -owned facilities within the City of Tamarac, Florida. II. Definitions: A. Parks — Outdoor public spaces and areas of recreation that are owned by the City of Tamarac. B. Facilities Properties and buildings that are within City limits and which are owned by the City. C. Streets — Those roads or thoroughfares that are owned or maintained by the City of Tamarac. County, State or Federally owned or maintained roads or thoroughfares may be eligible if approved for consideration by those entities, but are otherwise excluded from this Policy. III. Procedure: A. The Mayor, a member of the City Commission, or any citizen of the City, may request to name or rename a street, park, or City -owned facility. The request shall be placed on an agenda for review and discussion at a public meeting. The request may or not be in the form of a resolution. Upon request, and in its discretion, the City Commission may seek additional input of the community, before making a determination. B. The City Commission shall approve or disapprove the request, and if approved, a formal resolution shall be prepared if not already prepared, and presented and voted upon at a public meeting. C. If approved, the City manager shall take all steps necessary to implement the naming or renaming of a street, park, or City -owned facility, including coordinating the name change with the County, State, or Federal government, if appropriate. The City Manager or designee shall, within a reasonable time, schedule a naming or renaming ceremony. Exhibit A of Temp. Reso. #13577 03/10/2021 Page 2 of 2 IV. Criteria: A. The City Commission shall consider factors such as the historical and cultural significance, geographical location, distinctive natural or geological features, and any other factors deemed important by the City Commission when determining whether to name or rename a street, park, or City -owned facility. B. A street, park, or City owned facility may be named after a person who is alive or deceased. C. A proposed name should be of an individual who has positively impacted the community or who has had outstanding achievement in public life. An outstanding civic or community leader of local, state, or national repute may be considered. A current or former member of the City Commission may be considered so long as the current or former member has been elected to serve at least two terms. D. Proposed names that are deemed inappropriate by the City Commission shall not be considered. E. Proposed street names shall not duplicate any other street name in the City. V. Miscellaneous Matters: A. The City recognizes that in some situations where numbered signs are being replaced, the City may need to erect street new signs that have the former numbered street and new name included on them. B. Renamed streets, parks, and City -owned facilities shall remain in perpetuity and are not eligible to be changed again unless the City Commission deems it necessary or desirable. C. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Policy, the City Commission may name a City -owned facility pursuant to a naming rights agreement, which provides compensation to the City for such rights.