1. City Council Regular Meeting
Item #4
Revision to the Naming Policy for City
Facilities and Sub-facilities

2. Facilities Defined
• Facilities
 Major City-owned buildings
 Parks
 Trails built for permanent use
• Sub facilities
 Swimming pools
 Pavilions
 Tennis courts
 Large water features
 Trail sections
 Meeting rooms

3. General Criteria Revisions
• C. Commemorate individuals who are
deceased, have history of exceptional
community service or contributions to the
facility's best interests.
• D. Commemorate individuals who made a
significant contribution to the City’s
acquisition or development of the facility.

4. Individuals who are deceased
1. Leadership role in civic organizations.
2. Assistance to underprivileged, and people with
physical or intellectual disabilities.
3. Promotion of youth or senior programs.
4. Promotion of enriching community events and
activities.
5. Promotion to improve aesthetic appearance of
the community.
6. Effort to collect, promote, and retain the historic
heritage of the community.

5. Individual who made a
significant contribution
1. Land for the majority of the facility was
deeded to the City.
2. Contribution of a minimum of 50% of the
capital construction cost.
3. Provision of an endowment for at least 50%
of a facility's estimated useful life for
continued maintenance or programming of
the facility.

6. Procedures for Naming
Facilities
• A permanent name finalized no later than 50%
completion in construction or acquisition.
• Utilize Council Facility Task Force to facilitate
naming of facilities.
• Ultimately all names for City facilities will be
approved by a majority City Council vote.

7. Procedures for Naming
Sub-Facilities
• All request made in writing to Director of
Parks and Recreation or the City Manager.
• Request will be reviewed by staff.
• City manager will recommend the Facilities
Task Force review suggestions.
• The Facilities Task Force will make
recommendation to Council.
• Ultimately all names for City sub-facilities will
be approved by a majority City Council vote.

8. City Dedication Plaque
Installed when building are dedicated or
remodeled. Inscription to include:
c. Facility name
d. “City of College Station” and logo
e. Date of dedication
f. Names of current City Council
g. City staff involved
h. Project Team

9. City Dedication Plaque
• Facilities
 Size: 21” x 15”
 Location: At or near main entrance
 Approval: Department Head, City Secretary,
Executive Team Member or his/her designee
• Sub facilities
 Size: 10” X 12”
 Approval: Department Head discretion

10. Personal Memorials
• Park Bench
 Steel bench with 2” X 4” plaques
• Tree
 30-65 gallon with a 4” X 8” plaque
• Requestor responsible for total cost including
installation.

11. Personal Memorials
• Wording Options
2.In Memory of (name) (date of birth and death)
3.In Loving Memory of (name) (date of birth and
death)
4.In Honor of (name) (date of birth and death)
5.Dog Park- In Honor of/In Memory of (dogs
name) (name of family or organization)

12. City Council Regular Meeting
Item #4
Revision to the Naming Policy for City
Facilities and Sub-facilities