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Renaming Ordinance Workgroup Proposed Changes 01/26/2021 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 • Require retirement or death for naming after individuals – 2 years deceased, or 3 years retired • Encourage naming parks and park facilities after geographical, historical, or cultural surroundings • Outlined timeline for the entire naming/renaming application and approval process budget enduring legacy • Require costs to be made known to applicants up-front to protect PARB • Added policy intentions on naming/renaming to ensure a worthy and 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, more equitable, and less costly for the Parks and Recreation Department. Questions and Discussion