Resolution No. 99-37 CITY OF TIGA.RD,OREGON
_ RESOLUTION NO.99-37_
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON PLACING
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WHEREAS,the Tigard Cit, Council desires to have a policy for designating memorials within City park
facilities,City-owned properties and with the naming of building and park properties;and
WHEREAS, the Citv Council recognizes that over the past several years, various park lands have been
acquired by the City of Tigard and various facilities have been built at City parks and properties which
could appropriately be named in memory of individuals who have provided service to the community;and
WHEREAS,in the past the City has named properties or facilities in memory of individuals without the
benefit of an established City policy;and
WHEREAS,the Council wishes to have a formal policy to apply for official naming of City parks,facilities
and features within parks.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby adopts the Memorial Policy described in Exhibit"A"attached
hereto.
PASSED: This day of 1999.
,AWor-City of Tigard
ATTEST:
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City Recorder-City of Tigard
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v® EXHIBIT"A"
® TIGARD MEMORIAL POLICY FOR NAMING CITY PARK FACILITIES,
DISTINCT ELEMENTS WITHIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES,AND CITY
BUILDINGS
PURPOSE:
To outline the policy, criteria and Process for designating memorials within City
park facilities, distinct elements within City-owned properties and naming of
buildings and park properties.
BACKGROUND:
As the City adds parks, open spaces and public facilities by acquisition and
donation, the City has found that there is a need for a process to honor
individuals or groups by naming City parks, distinct elements within City-owned
properties or City buildings and to place memorials to advise the public of the
recognition. In addition,the City has been the recipient of bequests which have
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required that the City recognize the financial contributiorc;3 by memorializing the
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gift In some way. Finally, in the past, the City has accepted as a term of
purchase of park land a requirement that the City acquired property be
developed into a park with a specified park name.
In order that the City Council and staff have yu•iuun:::_vs
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considering requests that memorials be placed within City park facilities or that
City parks or buildings be named after individuals,a policy should be in place.
POLICY:
Land, facilities and features within property owned by the City of Tigard will be
named through an administrative process in accordance with established criteria
® that emphasize community Identity and service to the community.
Criteria for naming City park facilities, distinct elements within City-owned
AM properties,and City buildings:
1. Memorials within City park facilities—Memorials included within this category
are memorials which would be placed on or near basic park amenities, such
as benches, picnic tables, trees, shrubs and plaques. if the memorial meats
park standards for construction and materials,the Parks Division will assume
maintenance responsibility for the useful life of the memorial. Replacement of
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the memorial shall be at the discretion of the Parks Division staff. Interested
parties must submit a written request to the Parks Division regarding the type
of memorial,proposal occasion and significance of the memorial.
Parties interested in placing memorials shall be financially responsible for the
purchase of the memorial. An extensive review process is not necessary for
these types of memorials. These requests shall be handled administratively
by the Parks Division to ensure that City standards are met. The Parks
Division has the righi io adjust the location of the proposed memorial. The
Parks Division shall r.,)tify the City Council of any actions taken to accept and
place new memorials within City parks.
The standards that the Parks Division will follow in regard to park memorials
are:
a) Benches — benches must be made of wood, contoured or flat-styled
pedestal, outdoor benches unless an alternative material is approved
by the Parks Division upon a finding that there are circumstances that
exist that make it appropriate to use the alternative material. Any
beech to be contributed as a memorial and to be placed witnin
park faciiit'.as shall be purchased through a Parks Division approved
manufacturer. A brass plaque may be attached to the bench but shall
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be no larger tha.i 2 '/2 x 6 inches in size. Prior to purchasing any
bench for display in City parks, an interested party must contact City
staff and review the example of approved benches maintained by the
City stag.
b) Trans-trees planted at City facilities as memorials must be at least 2
inches caliper, native to the area and fit into the existing landscape
scheme of the park area or fit into the adopted pian for tree planting in
that area.
c) Plaques - plaques may be placed in conjunction with a shrub or tree
which are donated to the City as a men-ional. Plaques shall not be
placed as stand alone features. Plaques must be made of bronze and
be no larger than 8 '/2 x 11 inches in size. Plaques must be set in
concrete, aggregate rock, or a boulder. City staff shall review the
design of plaque and setting. Examples of the type of plaques
approved by the City shall be made available by Parks staff.
2. Distinct elements within City-owned parks - Memorials can be placed at
distinct elements of City-owned properties, such as shelters, sports fields,
gardens. wetlands, tennis courts, rooms, fountains, ponds, paths, art, etc.
Individuals interested in having a distinct element named in honor of an
individual are required to submit a written request to the Tigard City Council
regarding the particular type of amenity in which they are interested in
y sponsoring. Applications shall be made through the Parks Division.
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Requests for such amenities may be made to honor an individual who has
passed away or as an honorarium for someone who is living and has made a
_ contribution to the City, either financially or through civic duty. Review of
such requests shal! be made by the City Council. Council approval is
needed. Guidelines regarding signage shall be adopted by Council based on
recommendations made by the Parks Division.
The standards that the Parks Division will follow in regard to signago gill bP
kept on record at the Public Works office. Examples of suitable signage will
be available for public viewing.
3. Naming of buildings and park properties—City buildings and park properties
may be named to honor individuals or groups. Interested parties shall submit
a written request to the Tigard City Council regarding the property or building
Alm which they are interested in having Council name in honor of an individual or
group. In addition,the City Council on its own motion, may consider naming
a building or park. This type of memorial requires extensive review and
Council approval in the form of a resolution. City staff will deal with guidelines
for Council consideration.
The standards that the Parks Division will follow in regard to signage will be
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kept on record at the Public Works office. Examples of suitable signage will
be available for public viewing
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