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Renaming Ordinance Workgroup Proposed Changes 12/4/2020 Why? • Current process and timeline is unclear • Cost and staffing burden to PARD • Lack of community engagement in naming process Summary of Recommended Changes • Required more robust and transparent community engagement process • Removed ability for parks and park facilities to be named after individuals and encourage naming park features instead • Encourage naming parks and park facilities after geographical, historical, or cultural surroundings • Outlined timeline for the entire naming/renaming application and • Require costs to be made known to applicants up-front to protect approval process PARB budget Moving Forward • Recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board that Austin City Council incorporate the recommended changes to Ordinance 20160324-021 in order to make the naming and renaming process more transparent, more efficient, and less costly for the Parks and Recreation Department. Questions and Discussion