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newbrunswick_fredericton
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Settlement Name
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Fredericton
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Has Policy?
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Yes
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Policy
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1. POLICY STATEMENT 1.1 The naming of a City facility or public space requires the approval of City Council. 1.2 Typically, City facilities and public spaces are named to reflect their functional use or geographic location. 1.3 Notwithstanding Step 1.2 above, in special circumstances, City Council may choose to assign a specific name to a facility/public space. 1.3.1 Should an unsolicited request to name a City facility/public space be received, City Council reserves the right to either deny the request or consider the request as part of a broader public consultation process to select a name in accordance with the guidelines set out in this Policy. 1.4 Facilities/public spaces may be named upon completion of construction/development or at any other time as determined by City Council. 1.5 Council determines the most appropriate process for selecting the name of the facility/public space. 1.6 Council’s intent to name a City facility/public space is communicated to the public. 1.7 When naming a City facility/public space, Council may take into consideration the following criteria: 1.7.1 Has the City received commercial sponsorship in return for naming a facility/public space in order to reduce the capital and/or operating costs of the facility/public space (in these circumstances, Council may assign a time limit to the sponsored name which is negotiated on a case-by-case basis); 1.7.2 Has the City received broad public support or articulated preference from residents in the neighbourhood surrounding the facility/public space; 1.7.3 Does the City wish to honour the City’s heritage or culture; 1.7.4 Does the name reflect the functional use or an outstanding feature of the facility/public space; 1.7.5 Is there a neighbourhood or geographic significance (i.e. location of the facility/public space); 1.7.6 Does the City wish to name a facility/public space in honor of an individual(s) or organization who/that has made a significant contribution to the development or recognition of the community. Possible criteria may include, but is not limited to, whether the individual(s) or organization: 1.7.6.1 Is a native son/daughter of long-term residency; 1.7.6.2 Has contributed philanthropic or meritorious service to the community; and/or 1.7.6.3 Has achieved significant distinction in a public service role. 1.8 City Council reserves the right to: 1.8.1 receive recommendations from staff for potential facility/public space names; 1.8.2 call for nominations from the community for potential facility/public space names; 1.8.3 consider a request from members of the community asking that a City facility/public space be given a specific name; and/or 1.8.4 establish an independent committee to conduct research and recommend a suitable name for a facility/public space. 1.9 Any recommendation or request must include supporting information explaining the rationale for the recommendation/request and be submitted to City Council in an Administrative Report (Form No. GOV-FRM-002, Administrative Report) by the Director of the Department which manages the facility or public space and in accordance with Procedure No. COR-OP-020, Facility Construction. 1.10 A facility/public space may have both commercial and citizen components in its name, keeping in mind the requirement to translate the name and to create appropriate signage. 1.11 If a facility/public space is being named for an organization or commercial entity that has a logo or trademark, the logo or trademark may be displayed on the signage with the approval of City Council. (Display of the name must not conflict with the display of the City’s corporate identity on its facilities.) 1.12 If a City facility/public space is significantly altered or ceases to exist (i.e. decommissioned, sold or demolished), the name may or may not continue. This is determined by City Council, in consultation with appropriate City staff and/or the public to determine the appropriate action which may include continuing the name in a replacement or other City facility/public space. 1.13 City Council reserves the right to rename or remove the name of a facility/public space should they find that the continued use of the name would not be in the best interests of the community. 2. DEFINITIONS 2.1 Facility/Facilities: A “facility” or “facilities” includes, but is not limited to, any building, structure or identifiable landmark owned or under the control of the City of Fredericton. 2.2 Public Space: A “public space” includes, but is not limited to, any plaza, open space, park, trail, sports field, landscaped area or land feature owned or under the control of the City of Fredericton.
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Contact Info
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mayor@fredericton.ca
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Policy Score
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44
