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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-098RESOLUTION NO. 15-098 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING POLICY ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF AS "ATTACHMENT A" AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 92-108 AND 88-206 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determinations: 1. On December 13, 1988, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 88-206 authorizing the creation of an honorary recognition committee for the purpose of recommending to the Board the naming of certain County properties; and 2. On April 7, 1992, the Board approved Resolution No. 92-108 amending Resolution No. 88-206 by amending the duties and functions of the honorary recognition committee; and 3. It is in the best interest of the citizens of St. Lucie County to establish a Public Facilities Naming Policy which amends and consolidates prior naming policies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida: 1. Resolution Nos. 92-108 and 88-206 are repealed. 2. The attached Public Facilities Naming Policy is approved. 2. This resolution shall take effect on the date of adoption. After motion and second the vote on this resolution was as follows: Commissioner Paula A. Lewis, Chair AYE Commissioner Kim Johnson, Vice Chair AYE Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky AYE Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson AYE Commissioner Tod Mowery AYE PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 2015. AZ: -e - Deputy Clerk BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: t ka Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: BY: ta.1 County Attorney EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 15-098 ST. LUCIE COUNTY NAMING PUBLIC FACILITIES POLICY Section 1— Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide criteria for St. Lucie County to use when it desires to confer a specific name on a County owned property. This policy does not apply to the naming of streets. Section 2 — Scope A. This policy affects only County owned property including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Buildings and structures 2. Real property, including open space, parks, and recreational facilities B. The process and criteria included in this policy do not apply to the following: 1. Historically registered properties for which a name has been indicated on a nomination from and accepted for use on a historic register 2. Public art installations that have been commissioned with a title that serves as the name of the piece 3. Right of way, including streets. C. This policy does not apply to Federal, State or municipal facilities. Section 3 — Procedures for Considering Names A. An application must be completed by the person(s) or group requesting the designation. The application shall be in substantially the form attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 1. B. After review and preliminary approval by the County Administrator or designee, the County Administrator shall set the request on an agenda for a formal vote by the Board. Section 4 — Criteria for Names A. The following criteria should be considered when naming facilities: 1. Context and geographical location i. Sites and facilities should be given names that directly reflect or are contextually related to the history of the site. ii. Common usage names that have developed overtime shall be favored. 2. Natural or geological features i. Names may be based on distinctive, predominant, and defining natural features of an area. 3. Historical significance i. The name may be one associated with a historically significant event or for events reflecting broad patterns of County history. ii. The name may be one associated with the lives of persons of countywide significance in St. Lucie County's past. iii. The name may reflect a distinctive architectural, engineering, or technological achievement. iv. The name may be related to an existing or proposed registered historic property or district. 4. Contributions i. Facilities may be named for an individual or organization if that individual or organization has made a significant direct property or monetary contribution to St. Lucie County for the construction and/or development of the facility, especially if the naming is a stipulation of the donation. ii. Facilities may be named for an individual if that individual has made a recognized, outstanding public service contribution. 5. Portions of a facility may have another name than that of the entire facility. 6. Preference should be given to naming for individuals deceased for two (2) years. B. The County should not generally change the name of an existing facility unless there is overwhelming community support for the new name and/or a recognized public health, safety, and welfare need for the change. The Board of County Commissioners may waive or modify any requirements of this policy as it deems appropriate on a case-by-case basis. Application Naming Public Buildings, Lands, Roads and Bridges St. Lucie County Date: Contact Information • Name: • Address: • City, State, Zip: • Telephone: • Email: Describe the building or land you are requesting to be named, giving complete address, location, beginning and ending points, etc. Requested Name for the facility: If applicable, give the date of death of the person for which the facility is proposed to be name: Describe the historical association or connection with the requested name to the facility. List below any proclamations, awards, commendations, or resolutions, made on behalf of the honoree by any civic, charitable or volunteer organizations you wish the County Commission to consider. Attach a location map with this application along with any additional relevant information concerning this proposal and return to: St. Lucie County Administration 2300 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34982 Exhibit 1