RES 2002-24TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
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A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, PROVIDING PROCEDURES AND
GUIDELINES FOR NAMING AND RENAMING MUNICIPAL
PARKS, PARTS OR AREAS WITHIN PARKS OR RECREATION
FACILITIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, has
determined that the Town's best interests will be served by adopting procedures and
guidelines for naming and renaming municipal parks, parts or areas within parks and
recreation facilities;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, THAT:
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PROCEDURES FOR NAMING MUNICIPAL PARKS, PARTS OR AREAS
WITHIN A PARK OR RECREATION FACILITY
A. The Park and Recreation Committee,
recommending a name for municipal
recreation facility to the Town Council.
as appropriate, will be responsible for
parks, parts or areas within a park or
B. The Committee shall be responsible for research, study and recommendation of a
proposed name to the Town Council. Rationale for the recommended name shall
be given in writing per submission form (Attachment "A") for naming of parks,
parts or areas within a park or recreation facility.
C. The recommended name(s) will be forwarded to the Town Council for its
consideration and approval.
D. Municipal parks shall be named immediately prior to or during development,
generally not later than 60 days after acquisition or commencement of
construction.
E. Parts or areas within a park or recreation facility may be given a name which is
different than the park. Such parts or areas may include (but are not limited to)
gardens, playgrounds, athletic fields, structures, swimming pools and meeting
rooms. Names for such facilities shall be established by the same guidelines and
procedures applied to parks.
F. A park name may be changed no more frequently than once every ten (10) years.
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G. When a person's name is desired, parks and recreation facilities may only be
given the same name as an existing school or public facility site when such sites
are adjacent to one another.
H. Except as required by state law, recommendations to name a park or recreation
facility after an individual(s) should not be publicized until final action has been
taken by the Town Council.
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GUIDELINES FOR NAMING MUNICIPAL PARKS, PARTS OR AREAS
WITHIN A PARK OR RECREATION FACILITY
A. Names of municipal parks, parts or areas within a park or recreation facility
should be familiar to the majority of citizens, easy to recall, unique and lasting.
B. The following guidelines are listed in order of importance. Municipal parks, parts
or areas within a park or recreation facility shall be named:
1. In honor of an individual who has made a significant, long-term (10 years)
contribution to the Town of Trophy Club.
2. In honor of an individual who has made a significant, long-term (10 years)
contribution to Trophy Club Parks and Recreation activities.
3. By outstanding and/or predominate physical characteristics of the land
such as:
a. those naturally occurring such as forested areas, streams, rivers,
lakes and creeks;
b. man-made features such as subdivisions and/or streets;
c. landmark significance, such as identifiable man-made or naturally
occurring monuments;
d. historical significance, such as the names of early residents or citizens
and/or a significant event.
4. In honor of a deceased community leader.
5. In honor of a deceased national or state leader.
6. Based on the activity, event, or function of the land.
7. The naming of a park, a facility or parts of a park or facility shall not be
considered as a condition of donation, unless the value of the donation is
in such amount as Council determines to substantially benefit the Town.
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8. Donation of major improvements to parks, parts or areas within a park or
recreation facility will be recognized by a donor plaque. Should a
recognition plaque or marker require replacement, such replacement shall
be the responsibility of the original provider of the marker or plaque.
SECTION 3
RENAMING OF PARKS, PARTS OR AREAS WITHIN A PARK OR
RECREATION FACILITY
When appropriate, parks or facilities may be renamed. The procedure for doing
so shall be the same as procedures for originally naming parks, parts or areas within a
park or recreation facility.
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EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall become effective from and after its date of passage in
accordance with law, and it is so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town
Texas, this 19th day of August, 2002.
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Town Secreta
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Town Attorney
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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ATTACHMENT "A"
SUBMISSION FORM FOR PARK NAME
(PLEASE PRINT)
Name to be submitted:
Please include a brief explanation (on a separate sheet of paper if necessary) to support
your recommendation.
If the submission is for a person, is/was this individual a resident of Trophy Club?,
Submitted by:
Address:
Telephone: (Home)
Date
(Office)
Please submit your suggestions to: Town of Trophy Club
Parks and Recreation Committee
100 Municipal Drive
Trophy Club, TX 76262
SUBMITTALS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY
Please contact Community Development at 682-831-4600 if you have any questions.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.
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