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ontario_beckwith
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Settlement Name
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Beckwith
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Province, Territory, or State
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Ontario
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Has Policy?
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Yes
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Policy
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PURPOSE:
To establish a Naming of Corporate Assets Policy for the Corporation of the Township of Beckwith
SCOPE:
This policy is to encompass the naming of any corporate asset including parks, open spaces, facilities, streets and other municipal buildings of properties. The final decision for naming of corporate assets will rest with Council, including naming opportunities as a result of gifts and sponsorships. The naming of a particular corporate asset is important for public awareness, promotion and emergency access.
The intent of this policy is to:
Develop a consistent approach to the naming of municipal property, buildings and park elements after significant geographical, neighbourhood and historical elements;
• Recognize on an exception basis, significant contributions that organizations or individuals have made to the public life and the quality of life in the Township of Beckwith; and
•Provide direction on the approval process to name, rename or dedicate municipal property, buildings or park elements.
GENERAL:
1. There are four (4) main types of naming situations addressed by this policy:
• Opening of a new corporate asset or reopening of a corporate asset following refurbishment;
• Honouring individuals or groups;
• Recognizing international, national or provincial events/competitions; or
•Providing recognition of gifts, spongorships and joint ventures.
2. The selection of a name will be based on a number of criteria including but not limited to:
•A longstanding local area identification with the residents;
• Understandable to the majority of citizens in Township;
• Consistent with any other applicable policies and naming guidelines;
•Assists with emergency response situations by being consistent with street names and geographical locations and meeting the requirements of Beckwith
Emergency Services.
3. Preference will be given to names that:
•Give a sense of place, continuity and belonging to reflect the geographic location, community, neighbourhood or street where the corporate asset is located: and/or
• Recognize the historical significance of the area; and/or
• Reflect unique characteristics of the site; and/or
•Reflect the type of service offered; and/or
• Are in keeping with a selected theme; and/or;
• Honour individuals, living or deceased, who have made a significant contribution to the community.
4. Names will not be chosen that:
• Cause confusion due to duplication or names sounding similar to existing locations within Beckwith;
• Are the names of tobacco companies;
Lend themselves to inappropriate short forms or modifications;
•Are discriminatory or derogatory considering race, gender, creed, political affiliation, or other similar factors; and
•Recognize the birth, marriage or arniversary of specific individuals (this can be done through individual dedications of benches and trees through the Recreation Committee).
5. Names of persons, organizations, corporations, foundations or their familie will be considered when they have made a significant contribution to the Township by:
Enhancing the rural character and quality of life in the Township;
Contributing to the historical preservation of the Township;
• Contributing toward the acquisition, development or conveyance of land or building;
• Achieving excellence in their endeavours and representing Beckwith in a meritorious manner; and/or
• Where there is a direct relationship or association that exists between former place of residence of the person or group and the asset to be named.
6. Naming in honour of elected or appointed public officials, Township staff, or any individual person shall occur with a minimum time period of five (5) years after their death.
7. Where the name of an individual is recommended to the respective
Committee after an in camera discussion, consent shall be obtained from the individual or their next of kin prior to Council's public consideration.
8. Where the naming opportunity is as a result of a sponsorship or gift the following factors must be considered:
• The significance of the contribution made relative to the construction and operating costs of the item being named;
• The cost of establishing the naming option (e.g. cost of the signage to be paid by the applicant unless the Township has made the request for the name change);
Sunset clause associated with the length of time that the name will be used.
Naming agreements may be renewed if the appropriate gift or sponsorship is received.
9. Existing names will not be changed without consideration of the historical significance of the existing name, the impact on the individual or organization previously named, the cost and impact of changing existing signage, rebuilding community recognition and updating records (i.e. letterhead, databases, promotional materials) Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Contact Info
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cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca
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Policy Score
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72
