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Naming and Renaming of Park Facilities ACME | September 2, 2026 Naming and Renaming of Park Facilities Ordinance No. 20160324-021 • City of Austin • Effective April 4, 2016 • Overview of policies, eligibility, and approval process • https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/d ocument.cfm?id=421661 Purpose of the Ordinance • Establish a standardized process for naming park facilities. • Encourage transparency and community participation. • Define eligibility criteria. • Differentiate between park facilities and park features. • Clarify approval authority. Key Definitions Park Facility Includes: • Parks • Significant buildings • Recreation centers • Cultural centers • Senior centers • Sports complexes • Pools • Trails Park Feature Examples include: • Playgrounds • Gardens • Pavilions • Memorials • Other major recreational improvements 4 Park Naming Policy A park feature may recognize:  Individuals  Groups  Cultural significance  Valuable community contributions Recognition may include:  Plaques  Feature naming - without renaming the overall park facility. 5 Who May Be Honored? A park facility may be named for: Individuals with valuable service to the City and park system Individuals or entities donating: • • • Land At least 50% of development costs Twenty-year maintenance endowment Individuals or entities with culturally significant contributions 6 Application Requirements Applicants must provide: • Application fee • Public support documentation • Required nomination information • Sign fabrication fee (after approval) Federal Tax Consideration The City may reject a proposed name if necessary to protect the federal tax- exempt status of financing used for the facility. 7 Naming a Park Feature Nomination includes: • Biography (if honoring an individual) • Justification • Cultural or historic significance (when applicable) Process: Nomination → Director Review → Administrative Approval No City Council action required. 8 Naming or Renaming a Park Facility Nomination must include: • Biography or organizational background • Community contributions • Connection to the facility • Cultural significance (if applicable) 9 Public Engagement Process The Public Information Officer:  Announces the naming opportunity  Notifies affected communities  Shares nomination deadlines  Promotes public participation Nomination period: 90 days 10 Approval Process 11 Roles and Responsibilities ACME Director  Accepts nominations  Reviews applications  Determines completeness City Manager  Transmits recommendation  Places item on Council agenda City Council Parks & Recreation Board / MACC Board  Final approval authority  Conducts public hearing  Makes recommendation  May establish alternative procedures 12 Key Takeaways • Clear and consistent naming policy • Community engagement is required • Distinct processes for facilities vs. features • Eligibility criteria ensure meaningful recognition • City Council retains final authority for park facility naming 13 Questions & Discussion 14